Independent software reviews, without the sales pitch

36 reviews across HR, payroll, legal, ERP, learning, maintenance and IT software — what each tool actually does, who it suits and where it falls short.

Asset Tracking & Maintenance (CMMS) Software

Asset PandaAsset Panda is a configurable asset tracking platform with maintenance scheduling, barcode scanning and custom asset fields for any equipment type.

CMMS & Maintenance Management Software

CoastCoast is a maintenance management app combining work orders, preventive maintenance, asset records and team messaging in a mobile-first CMMS.

Cloud Accounting Software

NetSuite AccountingThe accounting side of Oracle NetSuite: general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, revenue recognition, fixed assets and close management in the cloud.

Cloud ERP Software

NetSuite ERPOracle NetSuite ERP is a cloud business management suite covering financials, inventory, order management, procurement, manufacturing and reporting.

Cloud Learning Management System

TalentLMSTalentLMS is a lightweight cloud LMS for small and mid-sized teams, with fast setup, a course library and simple per-user pricing tiers.

Collaborative Learning Platform

360Learning360Learning is a collaborative LMS where internal experts author courses and peer feedback drives content improvement, aimed at fast-moving L&D teams.

Construction & Remodeling Management Software

Houzz ProHouzz Pro is business management software for remodelers, builders and design professionals, combining lead generation, estimates, project management and client collaboration.

Corporate Learning Management System

Absorb LMSAbsorb LMS is a corporate learning platform for employee, partner and customer training, with automation, e-commerce and multi-tenant portals.

Employee Learning & Development Platform

BridgeBridge combines learning management with performance, skills and career development, aimed at connecting training to employee growth.

Employee Management & Deskless Workforce Software

ConnecteamConnecteam is a mobile-first employee management app for deskless teams, combining scheduling, time clock, task management, communication and training.

HCM & Workforce Management Software

DayforceDayforce (formerly Ceridian Dayforce) is a single-application HCM platform with continuous payroll calculation, workforce management, HR and talent.

HR & Human Capital Management Software

ADPADP's HR side: employee records, onboarding, benefits, talent and compliance across RUN, Workforce Now and Vantage HCM.

HR Software (HRIS)

BambooHRBambooHR is an HRIS for small and mid-sized companies covering the employee record, onboarding, time off, performance and reporting in one system.

BambooHRBambooHR pricing, plan structure and what the Core and Pro tiers include for small and mid-sized HR teams.

BambooHRA closer look at BambooHR's reporting, integrations and where it fits against other HRIS options for growing companies.

IT Endpoint Management & RMM Software

NinjaOneNinjaOne is a unified endpoint management, monitoring and patching platform for IT teams and managed service providers.

Industry Cloud ERP Software

InforInfor delivers industry-specific cloud ERP suites (CloudSuite) for manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, hospitality and public sector, built on AWS.

Learning Management System (LMS)

MoodleMoodle is an open-source learning management system used by schools, universities and companies, self-hosted or run through Moodle Cloud and certified partners.

WorkRampWorkRamp is a learning platform covering employee enablement and customer/partner academies, with content creation, certification and analytics.

Legal Case Management Software

FilevineFilevine is a case management platform built around litigation and personal injury workflows, with deep customisation, document automation and analytics.

Legal Operations & Matter Management Software

MitratechMitratech provides enterprise legal operations software for corporate legal departments, covering matter management, e-billing, spend control, compliance and risk.

Legal Practice Management Software

ClioClio is a cloud legal practice management suite covering matters, time tracking, billing, client intake and trust accounting for solo attorneys and small to mid-sized firms.

PracticePantherPracticePanther is a legal practice management platform focused on automation, built-in payments and a simple interface for small law firms.

CURO365CURO365 is a legal practice management system built on Microsoft Dynamics 365, so matters, billing and documents live inside the Microsoft stack a firm already uses.

Manufacturing & Distribution ERP

SYSPROSYSPRO is an ERP built specifically for manufacturers and distributors, covering inventory, production, finance and supply chain, available in the cloud or on-premise.

Manufacturing, Distribution & Retail ERP

EpicorEpicor provides industry ERP for manufacturing (Kinetic), distribution (Prophet 21), retail and automotive, with cloud and on-premise options.

Medical Practice Management & EHR Software

athenahealthathenahealth provides cloud EHR, medical billing and revenue cycle management, patient engagement and practice management for ambulatory healthcare organisations.

NetSuite Consulting & ERP Talent Marketplace

OdeCloudOdeCloud connects companies with vetted NetSuite and ERP consultants, and provides tools and content for NetSuite implementation and optimisation work.

Online Course Platform

LearnWorldsLearnWorlds is a course platform for creators and businesses selling online courses, with a site builder, interactive video and built-in marketing tools.

Payroll & Accounting Software

Patriot SoftwarePatriot Software provides low-cost online payroll and accounting for very small US businesses, with basic and full-service tax filing options.

Payroll & HCM Software

PaycomPaycom is a single-database HCM platform where employees enter and approve their own payroll data, covering payroll, HR, talent and time in one system.

Payroll & HR Software

ADPADP offers payroll, tax filing, HR and benefits administration across products from RUN for small business to Workforce Now for mid-sized and enterprise employers.

PaychexPaychex Flex combines payroll, tax administration, HR services and benefits for small and mid-sized US employers, with optional PEO and HR outsourcing.

Point of Sale & Payments Platform

SquareSquare provides point-of-sale hardware and software, payment processing, online ordering, invoicing and business banking for retail, restaurants and service businesses.

Project Management Software

WrikeWrike is a work management platform with custom request forms, cross-project portfolios, proofing and resource management for marketing, professional services and operations teams.

WordPress LMS Plugin

LearnDashLearnDash turns a WordPress site into a learning platform with courses, quizzes, drip content and built-in course selling.

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