2026
Find the best software for anything and everything you want to accomplish, as decided by software buyers on the world’s largest and most trusted software marketplace. Based on honest reviews and ratings from our G2 users this year, this list features the top software products found on G2.
Out of 4,819 total products in this category, and 307 that were eligible for the 2026 Best Software Awards, here are the 50 best software products. When looking at this year’s winners, 29 remained on the list from last year, while 21 are new entrants — representing a 42% change on this list since the 2025 Best Software Awards.
1
Adobe Experience Manager
Digital Experience Platforms (DXP)
Adobe Experience Manager helps you create, manage, and optimize digital customer experiences across every channel, including web, mobile apps, digital forms, and communities.
Adobe Experience Manager helps you create, manage, and optimize digital customer experiences across every channel, including web, mobile apps, digital forms, and communities.
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G2 Awards
Best Content Management Software Products 2026
Best Global Sellers 2026
Best Enterprise Products 2026
2
Smartling
Translation Management
Smartling works with major content platforms and workflows to help leading brands seamlessly integrate translation into their systems.
Smartling works with major content platforms and workflows to help leading brands seamlessly integrate translation into their systems.
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Best Content Management Software Products 2026
3
Slack
Work Management
Slack brings all your communication together in one place. It’s real-time messaging, archiving and search for modern teams.
Slack brings all your communication together in one place. It’s real-time messaging, archiving and search for modern teams.
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G2 Awards
Best Project Management Software Products 2026
Best Global Sellers 2026
Best Software Products 2026
Best Content Management Software Products 2026
Best Mid-Market Products 2026
Best Analytics Software Products 2026
Best Collaboration & Productivity Software Products 2026
Best Enterprise Products 2026
Best IT Management Software Products 2026
Best Small Business Products 2026
4
HubSpot Content Hub
Web Content Management
A content management system that takes the pain out of managing your website so you can get back to focusing on the experience that you’re providing your customers. Easily create and manage website pages personalized for different visitors — and optimized for devices and conversions — all on one pow
A content management system that takes the pain out of managing your website so you can get back to focusing on the experience that you’re providing your customers. Easily create and manage website pages personalized for different visitors — and optimized for devices and conversions — all on one pow
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Best Content Management Software Products 2026
Best Global Sellers 2026
Best Mid-Market Products 2026
5
Canva
Display Ad Design
Canva is an online design and publishing platform that provides user friendly design tools for non-designers.
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Best Design Software Products 2026
Best APAC Products 2026
Best AI Software Products 2026
Best Australia & New Zealand Products 2026
Best Content Management Software Products 2026
Best Global Sellers 2026
Best Analytics Software Products 2026
Best Marketing & Digital Advertising Software Products 2026
Best Collaboration & Productivity Software Products 2026
Best Software Products 2026
Best Small Business Products 2026
Best Mid-Market Products 2026
6
Confluence
Knowledge Base
Give your team one place to share, find, and collaborate on information they need to get work done.
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G2 Awards
Best Australia & New Zealand Products 2026
Best Content Management Software Products 2026
Best APAC Products 2026
Best Project Management Software Products 2026
Best Global Sellers 2026
Best Enterprise Products 2026
Best Software Products 2026
7
Jotform
Online Form Builder
Trusted by more than 35 million users worldwide, Jotform is a powerful online form builder designed to help individuals and organizations create, customize, and publish forms in minutes, from any device. With an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, Jotform makes it simple for anyone to build professio
Trusted by more than 35 million users worldwide, Jotform is a powerful online form builder designed to help individuals and organizations create, customize, and publish forms in minutes, from any device. With an intuitive drag-and-drop interface, Jotform makes it simple for anyone to build professio
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Best Global Sellers 2026
Best Content Management Software Products 2026
Best Collaboration & Productivity Software Products 2026
Best Software Products 2026
8
Dropbox
Cloud Content Collaboration
Dropbox lets you save and access all your files and photos in one organized place, and share it with anyone. Whether you run a solo biz or lead a large, complex team, Dropbox helps your work flow better.
Dropbox lets you save and access all your files and photos in one organized place, and share it with anyone. Whether you run a solo biz or lead a large, complex team, Dropbox helps your work flow better.
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Best Global Sellers 2026
Best Content Management Software Products 2026
Best Design Software Products 2026
Best Software Products 2026
Best Highest Satisfaction Products 2026
Best Enterprise Products 2026
Best Small Business Products 2026
9
SafetyCulture
Mobile Forms Automation
iAuditor is an inspection app used to empower your workers in the field. Combined with the web platform, iAuditor provides visibility and insights to help raise safety and quality standards across an organization. Your team can collect consistent data, standardise operations, send reports, identify
iAuditor is an inspection app used to empower your workers in the field. Combined with the web platform, iAuditor provides visibility and insights to help raise safety and quality standards across an organization. Your team can collect consistent data, standardise operations, send reports, identify
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Best Content Management Software Products 2026
Best Australia & New Zealand Products 2026
Best Governance, Risk & Compliance Software Products 2026
Best APAC Products 2026
Best ERP Software Products 2026
10
accessiBe
Digital Accessibility Platforms
accessiBe's AI-powered solution is a game-changer in web accessibility, simplifying and streamlining the process to becoming accessible and compliant using machine learning and computer vision technologies.
accessiBe's AI-powered solution is a game-changer in web accessibility, simplifying and streamlining the process to becoming accessible and compliant using machine learning and computer vision technologies.
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Best EMEA Sellers 2026
Best Content Management Software Products 2026
11
Google Workspace
Office Suites
Google Workspace enables teams of all sizes to connect, create and collaborate. It includes productivity and collaboration tools for all the ways that we work: Gmail for custom business email, Drive for cloud storage, Docs for word processing, Meet for video and voice conferencing, Chat for team mes
Google Workspace enables teams of all sizes to connect, create and collaborate. It includes productivity and collaboration tools for all the ways that we work: Gmail for custom business email, Drive for cloud storage, Docs for word processing, Meet for video and voice conferencing, Chat for team mes
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G2 Awards
Best Collaboration & Productivity Software Products 2026
Best Global Sellers 2026
Best Small Business Products 2026
Best Mid-Market Products 2026
Best Enterprise Products 2026
Best Content Management Software Products 2026
Best Software Products 2026
Best Highest Satisfaction Products 2026
12
BrowserStack
Software Testing
BrowserStack is the world’s leading cloud-based testing platform, trusted by 50,000+ Dev and QA teams to deliver fast, reliable, and high-quality software. From manual to automated, visual to accessibility testing, BrowserStack brings every layer of the QA process onto a single, integrated platform,
BrowserStack is the world’s leading cloud-based testing platform, trusted by 50,000+ Dev and QA teams to deliver fast, reliable, and high-quality software. From manual to automated, visual to accessibility testing, BrowserStack brings every layer of the QA process onto a single, integrated platform,
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Best Development Software Products 2026
Best India Sellers 2026
Best APAC Products 2026
Best Content Management Software Products 2026
Best AI Software Products 2026
Best Global Sellers 2026
Best Mid-Market Products 2026
Best Enterprise Products 2026
13
Microsoft OneDrive for Business
Cloud Content Collaboration
With Microsoft OneDrive you can store any file on your SkyDrive and it's automatically available from your phone and computers. No syncing or cables needed.
With Microsoft OneDrive you can store any file on your SkyDrive and it's automatically available from your phone and computers. No syncing or cables needed.
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Best Global Sellers 2026
Best Mid-Market Products 2026
Best Content Management Software Products 2026
Best Enterprise Products 2026
Best Software Products 2026
Best Highest Satisfaction Products 2026
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Laserfiche
Enterprise Content Management (ECM)
Laserfiche is the leading SaaS provider of AI-powered document management and process automation. Through powerful workflows, electronic forms, document management and analytics, Laserfiche accelerates processes across the enterprise.
Laserfiche is the leading SaaS provider of AI-powered document management and process automation. Through powerful workflows, electronic forms, document management and analytics, Laserfiche accelerates processes across the enterprise.
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Best Content Management Software Products 2026
Best IT Management Software Products 2026
15
Webflow
Web Design
Webflow is the AI-native Website Experience Platform, empowering teams to build, manage, and optimize visually stunning, enterprise grade websites and web apps that strengthen brands and drive business results.
Webflow is the AI-native Website Experience Platform, empowering teams to build, manage, and optimize visually stunning, enterprise grade websites and web apps that strengthen brands and drive business results.
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Best Global Sellers 2026
Best Design Software Products 2026
Best Hosting Software Products 2026
Best Content Management Software Products 2026
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Bynder
Digital Asset Management
Brand Portal & Digital Asset Management Software
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G2 Awards
Best Content Management Software Products 2026
Best EMEA Sellers 2026
Best Marketing & Digital Advertising Software Products 2026
17
Frame.io
Video CMS
18
ClickUp
Work Management
ClickUp is one app to replace them all. It's the future of work. More than just task management - ClickUp offers docs, reminders, goals, calendars, and even an inbox. Fully customizable, ClickUp works for every type of team, so all teams can use the same app to plan, organize, and collaborate.
ClickUp is one app to replace them all. It's the future of work. More than just task management - ClickUp offers docs, reminders, goals, calendars, and even an inbox. Fully customizable, ClickUp works for every type of team, so all teams can use the same app to plan, organize, and collaborate.
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G2 Awards
Best Project Management Software Products 2026
Best Global Sellers 2026
Best Agentic AI Software Products 2026
Best Content Management Software Products 2026
Best IT Management Software Products 2026
Best HR Software Products 2026
Best Development Software Products 2026
Best AI Software Products 2026
Best Software Products 2026
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Sitecore Digital Experience Platform
Digital Experience Platforms (DXP)
World-class content management combined with deep data insights deliver omnichannel, personalized interactions in real time.
World-class content management combined with deep data insights deliver omnichannel, personalized interactions in real time.
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Best Content Management Software Products 2026
20
Canto
Digital Asset Management
21
Datasite Diligence
Virtual Data Room (VDR)
Datasite® is where deals are made. Driving transactions in 180 countries. Delivering at the highest level, across sell-side, buy-side, and beyond. We provide a complete platform for M&A and other high-value transactions, including fundraising and restructuring. Projects become seamless in Datasite C
Datasite® is where deals are made. Driving transactions in 180 countries. Delivering at the highest level, across sell-side, buy-side, and beyond. We provide a complete platform for M&A and other high-value transactions, including fundraising and restructuring. Projects become seamless in Datasite C
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Best Content Management Software Products 2026
22

Google Translate
Machine Translation

Google Translate is a multilingual neural machine translation service developed by Google, designed to translate text, documents, and websites across numerous languages. Accessible via a web interface, mobile applications for Android and iOS, and an API for developers, it has become an essential too
Google Translate is a multilingual neural machine translation service developed by Google, designed to translate text, documents, and websites across numerous languages. Accessible via a web interface, mobile applications for Android and iOS, and an API for developers, it has become an essential too
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Best Global Sellers 2026
Best Content Management Software Products 2026
23
Notion
Knowledge Base
Notion is a unified workspace for teams. Notion is a connected workspace where your team can create docs, take notes, manage tasks, and organize your work – all in one place. And now, with Notion AI, you can augment your capabilities in new and unexpected ways. Leverage the power of AI right inside
Notion is a unified workspace for teams. Notion is a connected workspace where your team can create docs, take notes, manage tasks, and organize your work – all in one place. And now, with Notion AI, you can augment your capabilities in new and unexpected ways. Leverage the power of AI right inside
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G2 Awards
Best Highest Satisfaction Products 2026
Best Global Sellers 2026
Best Project Management Software Products 2026
Best AI Software Products 2026
Best Analytics Software Products 2026
Best Content Management Software Products 2026
Best Software Products 2026
24
AudioEye
Digital Accessibility Platforms
AudioEye develops technology designed to make digital content more consumable, and more accessible, for more people.
AudioEye develops technology designed to make digital content more consumable, and more accessible, for more people.
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Best Content Management Software Products 2026
25
ActiveCampaign
Marketing Automation
ActiveCampaign offers effortless email and marketing automation. Grow your business with AI-powered automations that suggest, personalize, and validate your marketing campaigns. With hundreds of automation triggers and actions, conditional routing, and an AI-powered drag-and-drop builder, you can cr
ActiveCampaign offers effortless email and marketing automation. Grow your business with AI-powered automations that suggest, personalize, and validate your marketing campaigns. With hundreds of automation triggers and actions, conditional routing, and an AI-powered drag-and-drop builder, you can cr
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G2 Awards
Best Global Sellers 2026
Best Marketing & Digital Advertising Software Products 2026
Best Commerce Software Products 2026
Best Content Management Software Products 2026
Best Sales Software Products 2026
Best Software Products 2026
Best Highest Satisfaction Products 2026
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Storyblok
Headless CMS
Storyblok is the enterprise-ready headless CMS that empowers developers and marketers to bring ideas to market faster. It supports the entire content lifecycle—from creation and management to delivery—streamlining workflows, boosting productivity, and ensuring exceptional performance and accessibili
Storyblok is the enterprise-ready headless CMS that empowers developers and marketers to bring ideas to market faster. It supports the entire content lifecycle—from creation and management to delivery—streamlining workflows, boosting productivity, and ensuring exceptional performance and accessibili
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Best Content Management Software Products 2026
27
Sanity
Headless CMS
The Sanity Content Operating System is a fully customizable all-code platform for all your content-driven apps. Unlike a CMS, Sanity treats content as data, enabling your business to operate at scale. The platform offers a unified interface where teams maintain their own workflows while easily synch
The Sanity Content Operating System is a fully customizable all-code platform for all your content-driven apps. Unlike a CMS, Sanity treats content as data, enabling your business to operate at scale. The platform offers a unified interface where teams maintain their own workflows while easily synch
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Best Content Management Software Products 2026
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Cloudinary
Digital Asset Management
29

Feedspot
CMS Tools

Feedspot is a comprehensive content aggregation platform designed to streamline the way users consume and manage online information. By consolidating blogs, podcasts, news websites, magazines, YouTube channels, and RSS feeds into a single, user-friendly interface, Feedspot simplifies content discove
Feedspot is a comprehensive content aggregation platform designed to streamline the way users consume and manage online information. By consolidating blogs, podcasts, news websites, magazines, YouTube channels, and RSS feeds into a single, user-friendly interface, Feedspot simplifies content discove
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Best Content Management Software Products 2026
30
Typeform
Online Form Builder
31
Phrase Localization Platform
Translation Management
Phrase Localization Platform is the translation management system for global companies wanting to improve localization efficiency.
Phrase Localization Platform is the translation management system for global companies wanting to improve localization efficiency.
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Best Content Management Software Products 2026
Best EMEA Sellers 2026
Best Development Software Products 2026
32

DeepL Translate
Machine Translation
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Ideals Virtual Data Room
Virtual Data Room (VDR)
iDeals Virtual Data Room is a tool that provides secure access to large amount of confidential documents for designated parties who can view, analyze and collaborate in a protected environment using any device and from anywhere in the world.
iDeals Virtual Data Room is a tool that provides secure access to large amount of confidential documents for designated parties who can view, analyze and collaborate in a protected environment using any device and from anywhere in the world.
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Best Content Management Software Products 2026
34
Umbraco
Web Content Management
The open source ASP.NET CMS. The CMS is free forever, but you can choose to buy professional support, bug fixing warranty and productivity enhancing add-ons.
The open source ASP.NET CMS. The CMS is free forever, but you can choose to buy professional support, bug fixing warranty and productivity enhancing add-ons.
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Best Content Management Software Products 2026
Best EMEA Sellers 2026
35
Crowdin
Translation Management
Crowdin is a leading AI-powered localization platform designed to streamline and accelerate the creation and management of multilingual content. By connecting with over 600 tools, Crowdin enables teams to effortlessly localize apps, software, websites, games, help documentation, and designs, deliver
Crowdin is a leading AI-powered localization platform designed to streamline and accelerate the creation and management of multilingual content. By connecting with over 600 tools, Crowdin enables teams to effortlessly localize apps, software, websites, games, help documentation, and designs, deliver
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Best Development Software Products 2026
Best Content Management Software Products 2026
36
Aprimo
Digital Asset Management
Aprimo is a provider of digital asset management and content operations solutions designed to streamline the entire content lifecycle for enterprises. By centralizing digital assets, automating workflows, and integrating advanced AI capabilities, Aprimo empowers organizations to efficiently create,
Aprimo is a provider of digital asset management and content operations solutions designed to streamline the entire content lifecycle for enterprises. By centralizing digital assets, automating workflows, and integrating advanced AI capabilities, Aprimo empowers organizations to efficiently create,
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Best Content Management Software Products 2026
37
Connecteam
Workforce Management
Connecteam is a management mobile solution that allows company to create their own employee smartphone app it improved remote workforce management and effective internal communications to employee satisfaction surveys, performance management, scheduling and training.
Connecteam is a management mobile solution that allows company to create their own employee smartphone app it improved remote workforce management and effective internal communications to employee satisfaction surveys, performance management, scheduling and training.
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Best Global Sellers 2026
Best Collaboration & Productivity Software Products 2026
Best HR Software Products 2026
Best Healthcare Software Products 2026
Best Customer Service Software Products 2026
Best Content Management Software Products 2026
Best Highest Satisfaction Products 2026
Best Software Products 2026
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Hyland OnBase
Enterprise Content Management (ECM)
OnBase helps you improve customer service, reduce operating costs and minimize risk. It does this by providing you with instant access to all your data, documents and business processes from wherever you are, whatever device you are using or application you are working in.
OnBase helps you improve customer service, reduce operating costs and minimize risk. It does this by providing you with instant access to all your data, documents and business processes from wherever you are, whatever device you are using or application you are working in.
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Best Content Management Software Products 2026
39
Modular DS
WordPress Management Tools
Modular DS is an all-in-one platform that centralizes and automates WordPress site management, empowering professionals to work more efficiently, save time, and grow a profitable maintenance business.
Modular DS is an all-in-one platform that centralizes and automates WordPress site management, empowering professionals to work more efficiently, save time, and grow a profitable maintenance business.
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Best Content Management Software Products 2026
40
WordPress.org
Web Content Management
WordPress.org is the official platform offering the free, open-source WordPress software, enabling users to create and manage websites on their own web servers. This self-hosted solution provides complete control over website customization, functionality, and data management, making it ideal for ind
WordPress.org is the official platform offering the free, open-source WordPress software, enabling users to create and manage websites on their own web servers. This self-hosted solution provides complete control over website customization, functionality, and data management, making it ideal for ind
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Best Content Management Software Products 2026
Best Highest Satisfaction Products 2026
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Hygraph
Headless CMS
Hygraph enables developers to build powerful content APIs in a matter of minutes, while it gives content editors all the tools they need to manage their content.
Hygraph enables developers to build powerful content APIs in a matter of minutes, while it gives content editors all the tools they need to manage their content.
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Best Content Management Software Products 2026
Best German Sellers 2026
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Dropbox Dash
Enterprise Content Management (ECM)
Dropbox Dash helps teams work smarter, faster, and more securely than ever before. Bringing advanced content access control and search capabilities to any size business, it’s ideal for those who handle large volumes of content and care about protecting sensitive information.
Dropbox Dash helps teams work smarter, faster, and more securely than ever before. Bringing advanced content access control and search capabilities to any size business, it’s ideal for those who handle large volumes of content and care about protecting sensitive information.
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Best Global Sellers 2026
Best Content Management Software Products 2026
Best Analytics Software Products 2026
43
HighLevel
CRM
The fastest growing white-label marketing platform for digital agencies. CRM, Email, 2-way SMS, Funnel Builder, and more! Start with a 14 day free trial!
The fastest growing white-label marketing platform for digital agencies. CRM, Email, 2-way SMS, Funnel Builder, and more! Start with a 14 day free trial!
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G2 Awards
Best Marketing & Digital Advertising Software Products 2026
Best Sales Software Products 2026
Best Agentic AI Software Products 2026
Best Content Management Software Products 2026
Best Software Products 2026
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Foxit PDF Editor
PDF Editor
Founded in 2001, Foxit is a leading provider of innovative PDF and eSignature products and services, helping knowledge workers increase productivity and do more with documents. Foxit combines easy-to-use desktop software, mobile apps, and cloud services in one powerful solution: The Foxit PDF Editor
Founded in 2001, Foxit is a leading provider of innovative PDF and eSignature products and services, helping knowledge workers increase productivity and do more with documents. Foxit combines easy-to-use desktop software, mobile apps, and cloud services in one powerful solution: The Foxit PDF Editor
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Best Collaboration & Productivity Software Products 2026
Best Content Management Software Products 2026
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MediaValet
Digital Asset Management
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Box
Cloud Content Collaboration
Box is the leader in Intelligent Content Management, helping teams securely manage, collaborate, and automate their work with AI-powered tools. It provides one secure platform for the entire content lifecycle, from storing and sharing to signing, automating, and activating content with AI. With Box
Box is the leader in Intelligent Content Management, helping teams securely manage, collaborate, and automate their work with AI-powered tools. It provides one secure platform for the entire content lifecycle, from storing and sharing to signing, automating, and activating content with AI. With Box
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Best Content Management Software Products 2026
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Scribe
Screen and Video Capture
Scribe helps capture and share your team's expertise with smarter documentation
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Best Collaboration & Productivity Software Products 2026
Best Content Management Software Products 2026
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Prismic
Headless CMS
Prismic is the headless page builder that lets developers use their favourite stack to build modern websites and empowers marketers to launch on-brand website pages independently.
Prismic is the headless page builder that lets developers use their favourite stack to build modern websites and empowers marketers to launch on-brand website pages independently.
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Best French Sellers 2026
Best Content Management Software Products 2026
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MaintainX
CMMS
MaintainX is a mobile-first workflow management platform for industrial and frontline workers. We are a modern IoT-enabled cloud-based tool for maintenance, safety, and operations on equipment and facilities.
MaintainX is a mobile-first workflow management platform for industrial and frontline workers. We are a modern IoT-enabled cloud-based tool for maintenance, safety, and operations on equipment and facilities.
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Best ERP Software Products 2026
Best Global Sellers 2026
Best Content Management Software Products 2026
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Microsoft Forms
Online Form Builder

Microsoft Forms is a, cloud-based application that enables users to create custom surveys, quizzes, polls, and questionnaires with ease. Integrated within the Microsoft 365 suite, it allows for seamless data collection and analysis, making it an ideal tool for educational institutions, businesses, a
Microsoft Forms is a, cloud-based application that enables users to create custom surveys, quizzes, polls, and questionnaires with ease. Integrated within the Microsoft 365 suite, it allows for seamless data collection and analysis, making it an ideal tool for educational institutions, businesses, a
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Best Mid-Market Products 2026
Best Global Sellers 2026
Best Enterprise Products 2026
Best Content Management Software Products 2026
What are the G2 Best Software Awards?
G2’s annual Best Software Awards rank the world’s best software companies and products based on authentic, timely reviews from real users and publicly available market presence data.
How are the winners determined?
Dozens of lists are generated based on G2’s verified user reviews and publicly available market presence data. To rank products and vendors across different categories, G2 uses normalized Satisfaction and Market Presence scores.
Scores are first calculated within categories for all products that have received at least 10 reviews in the past year. For functional product lists, individual products need at least 10 reviews in the eligibility period in at least one category in the correlated persona area (e.g., Best Sales Software) to be eligible for that list.
Only reviews submitted between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31 of the preceding calendar year are considered for eligibility and ranking.
Scores are then aggregated and compared based on the scoring criteria for each of the three Best Software lists: Best Software Companies, Best Software Products, and Best Software by Function
Best Software Companies lists
The top 100 software companies are ranked based on weighted Satisfaction and Market Presence scores. Specifically, G2 scores Satisfaction within each category and averages those scores across all of a vendor’s products. Market Presence is aggregated and scored relative to all eligible software companies.
G2 also releases geographic Best Software Companies lists, which highlight the top companies from the corresponding region or country. A company’s headquarters, according to LinkedIn, is the primary source used to determine a software company’s region. Several additional factors are used as needed, including where the majority of its workforce is located, where the company was founded, and where its executive team resides
Best Software Products lists
The top 100 products are ranked based on weighted Satisfaction and Market Presence scores. Specifically, the score for a product is first calculated for each category, and then those category scores are combined to create an overall score for the product. The overall score is then weighted based on the competitiveness of each category. Competitiveness is determined by how many products are competing in each category and how many reviews those products receive.
G2 also releases the following supplemental Best Software Products reports:
Highest Satisfaction: Ranking is based solely on Satisfaction scores.
Fastest Growing Products: Ranking is based on Momentum scores.
Segment: Rankings are based on reviews submitted by reviewers from the corresponding market segment.
Rookies of the Year: This report includes the top 25 products that were listed on G2 and received their first review during the previous calendar year. To qualify for inclusion, both the product and its corresponding vendor must be newly listed.
Best Software by Function lists
For these lists, which focus on the software’s function or persona use case, individual products need at least 10 reviews in the eligibility period in at least one category in the correlated persona area (e.g., Best Sales Software) to be eligible for that list.
The top 50 products are ranked based on weighted Satisfaction and Market Presence scores, based on reviews within the corresponding top-level G2 categories. The score for a product is first calculated for the subcategory, and then those category scores are combined to create an overall score for the product. The overall score is then weighted based on the competitiveness of each category and the relevance of each product to the given function or persona.
Read more about the methodology used to calculate G2’s Best Software Awards here.
How does a vendor become eligible for the awards?
To be eligible for one of G2’s Best Software Companies or Products lists, a software product or company must have at least 10 reviews in the prior calendar year. Scores reflect only data from reviews submitted during the evaluation period (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2025).
Can software companies and products win multiple awards?
Yes. A software company and/or product has the potential to be named on multiple lists based on its eligibility and rankings.
How are reviews verified and vetted?
Authenticity and trust are paramount to our approach to review collection, moderation, and publishing. It is our aim to ensure every review is the honest opinion of a real user and their own experience with a product or service. Every review submitted to G2 undergoes rigorous moderation. We verify reviewer identities and use more than 43 data points and consistent guidelines to ensure authenticity. In fact, G2 rejects more than one-third of the reviews submitted for not meeting those guidelines and standards. For more information, view G2’s approach to review validity and learn why G2 joined the Coalition for Trusted Reviews.
Are there any methodology and criteria changes for the Best Software 2026 lists?
Some eligibility requirements have changed for Best Software 2026, including:
Product and vendors now need a minimum of 10 reviews from the prior calendar year.
In 2025, just one review from the past year was needed, in addition to appearing on a G2 Grid®. Last year’s change was made to expand eligibility for vendors and products on G2 while simplifying the requirements, making it easier to be considered.
This year’s change is to maintain that simplicity while prioritizing review recency and volume as a key factor for continued and consistent high performance.
However, on the most competitive Best Software lists, winners typically have hundreds or even thousands of reviews.
For the Functional Product Lists, a product’s percentage of categories and reviews earned within that functional list will be used as a factor in scoring. This year, we have adjusted the category weighting in our algorithm.
We did this to ensure the best possible fit for products on persona lists, based on their categories and reviews.
We also added the following new lists in 2026:
New “Best Software By Function” lists:
Best Agentic AI Software
Best ERP Software Products
How can I promote my Best Software Award recognition if I am named a winner?
All winners will receive an email from G2 providing promotional materials and instructions, including templates and guidelines for:
Accessing their Best Software Award badge(s) in my.g2 (for customers only)
Promoting their recognition via news announcements
Celebrating with social media graphics
How will G2 celebrate the winners?
G2 will celebrate award winners through a series of promotions, including news announcements, social media posts, emails, website banners, and more. While some winners will be featured on billboards in New York City, this is limited to select top winners pre-determined by G2.
How are the Best Software Awards different from G2’s Quarterly Reports?
Key differences between G2’s Best Software Awards and Market Reports include:
Best Software consists of annual award lists that can be accessed without a login; whereas, Seasonal Market Reports are quarterly, detailed reports that only can be viewed by logging into my.g2.
There are also differences in eligibility criteria and the depth and breadth of the product and vendor recognition.
Learn more here.