Best Design Software Products
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.
Top 5 Best Design Software Products:
Best Software by Function / Design Products
Out of 2,832 total products in this category, and 132 that were eligible for the 2026 Best Software Awards, here are the 50 best software products. When looking at this year’s winners, 24 remained on the list from last year, while 26 are new entrants — representing a 52% change on this list since the 2025 Best Software Awards.
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Canva
AI Content Creation Platforms
Canva is an online design and publishing platform that provides user friendly design tools for non-designers.
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Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite
Visual Collaboration Platforms
Lucidchart is an intelligent diagramming application for understanding the people, processes and systems that drive business forward.
Lucidchart is an intelligent diagramming application for understanding the people, processes and systems that drive business forward.
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Usability Leader Diagramming Summer 2026
Usability Leader Org Chart Summer 2026
Europe Leader Org Chart Summer 2026
Relationship Leader Mind Mapping Summer 2026
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Adobe Photoshop
Photo Editing
Software delivers even more imaging magic, new creative options, and the Adobe Mercury Graphics Engine for blazingly fast performance.
Software delivers even more imaging magic, new creative options, and the Adobe Mercury Graphics Engine for blazingly fast performance.
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Best Design Software Products 2026
Best Global Sellers 2026
Best Software Products 2026
Grid Leader Photo Editing Summer 2026
Europe Leader Photo Editing Summer 2026
Spain Leader Photo Editing Summer 2026
Africa Leader Photo Editing Summer 2026
Latin America Leader Photo Editing Summer 2026
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Riverside
Video Editing
Riverside is an audio-video recording platform for broadcast media and podcasts.
Riverside is an audio-video recording platform for broadcast media and podcasts.
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Best EMEA Sellers 2026
Best Design Software Products 2026
Best Highest Satisfaction Products 2026
Usability Leader Live Stream Summer 2026
Canada High performer Audio Editing Summer 2026
EMEA High performer Audio Editing Summer 2026
United Kingdom High performer Audio Editing Summer 2026
Implementation Leader Live Stream Summer 2026
Usability Leader Content Creation Summer 2026
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Miro
Visual Collaboration Platforms
Miro is an Innovation Workspace built to accelerate product development from insight to execution. Designed for teams operating in fast-moving, cross-functional environments, Miro brings together research, planning, prototyping, and strategy into one visual, collaborative space. Miro supports every
Miro is an Innovation Workspace built to accelerate product development from insight to execution. Designed for teams operating in fast-moving, cross-functional environments, Miro brings together research, planning, prototyping, and strategy into one visual, collaborative space. Miro supports every
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Best Global Sellers 2026
Best Collaboration & Productivity Software Products 2026
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Best ERP Software Products 2026
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Best Development Software Products 2026
Best Marketing & Digital Advertising Software Products 2026
Best Highest Satisfaction Products 2026
Implementation Leader Org Chart Summer 2026
Europe Leader Collaborative Whiteboard Summer 2026
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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 Design Software Products 2026
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Europe Leader Web Content Management Summer 2026
Momentum Leader Web Content Management Summer 2026
ANZ Leader Web Content Management Summer 2026
Implementation Leader Digital Experience Platforms (DXP) Summer 2026
Middle East Leader Web Content Management Summer 2026
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VEED
AI Video Generators
Making professional video production simple. VEED offers online video editing, recording, hosting and sharing. Key features include one-click subtitling, translation, noise reduction, cropping, cutting, transitions, custom branding, compression and format conversion. VEED is ideal for teams as it
Making professional video production simple. VEED offers online video editing, recording, hosting and sharing. Key features include one-click subtitling, translation, noise reduction, cropping, cutting, transitions, custom branding, compression and format conversion. VEED is ideal for teams as it
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Best Design Software Products 2026
Best UK Sellers 2026
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Best EMEA Sellers 2026
Best Collaboration & Productivity Software Products 2026
Middle East Leader Video Content Creation Summer 2026
Implementation Leader Video Email Summer 2026
Implementation Leader Video Translation Summer 2026
Germany Leader Content Creation Summer 2026
Italy Leader Video Editing Summer 2026
United Kingdom Leader Video Editing Summer 2026
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Adobe Illustrator
Vector Graphics
Vector graphics software used by designers of all types who want to create digital graphics, illustrations, and typography for all kinds of media: print, web, interactive, video, and mobile.
Vector graphics software used by designers of all types who want to create digital graphics, illustrations, and typography for all kinds of media: print, web, interactive, video, and mobile.
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Best Design Software Products 2026
Best Global Sellers 2026
Results Leader Vector Graphics Summer 2026
India Leader Vector Graphics Summer 2026
Asia Leader Vector Graphics Summer 2026
Europe Leader Vector Graphics Summer 2026
EMEA Leader Vector Graphics Summer 2026
Asia Pacific Leader Vector Graphics Summer 2026
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Adobe Express
Desktop Publishing
Adobe Express, an app which builds on all the capabilities of Adobe Spark and Adobe’s three decades of ground-breaking technology. It marks the beginning of a new chapter that will allow even more people to tell their stories. Adobe Express is our commitment to helping you make content in a way tha
Adobe Express, an app which builds on all the capabilities of Adobe Spark and Adobe’s three decades of ground-breaking technology. It marks the beginning of a new chapter that will allow even more people to tell their stories. Adobe Express is our commitment to helping you make content in a way tha
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Best Global Sellers 2026
Best Design Software Products 2026
Results Leader Photo Editing Summer 2026
EMEA Leader Desktop Publishing Summer 2026
Latin America Leader Desktop Publishing Summer 2026
Europe Leader Desktop Publishing Summer 2026
United Kingdom Leader Desktop Publishing Summer 2026
10
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 Content Management Software Products 2026
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Best Highest Satisfaction Products 2026
Best Enterprise Products 2026
Best Small Business Products 2026
United Kingdom Leader Cloud Content Collaboration Summer 2026
Middle East Leader Cloud Content Collaboration Summer 2026
Grid Leader Video Editing Summer 2026
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Wistia
Video Hosting
Wistia provides video hosting for business.
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Best Design Software Products 2026
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Grid Leader Video Hosting Summer 2026
Grid Leader Video CMS Summer 2026
Implementation Leader Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS) Summer 2026
EMEA Leader Video Hosting Summer 2026
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Picsart
Photo Editing
Whether you need it for business, marketing, photography, or for fun, creating a transparent background can be hard work. Not any more. You can remove the background from any image in seconds with Picsart.
Whether you need it for business, marketing, photography, or for fun, creating a transparent background can be hard work. Not any more. You can remove the background from any image in seconds with Picsart.
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Best Design Software Products 2026
Middle East & Africa Leader Photo Editing Summer 2026
Middle East Leader Photo Editing Summer 2026
Asia Pacific Leader Photo Editing Summer 2026
Asia Leader Photo Editing Summer 2026
India Leader Photo Editing Summer 2026
EMEA Leader Photo Editing Summer 2026
Latin America Leader Photo Editing Summer 2026
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Wondershare Filmora
Video Editing
Wondershare’s Filmora, now at version 14, provides all the effects, overlays, transitions, and trimming tools we expect from enthusiast-level video editing software in an easy-to-use interface. The company also continues to keep pace with more established competitors by adding advanced features, suc
Wondershare’s Filmora, now at version 14, provides all the effects, overlays, transitions, and trimming tools we expect from enthusiast-level video editing software in an easy-to-use interface. The company also continues to keep pace with more established competitors by adding advanced features, suc
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Best APAC Products 2026
Best Design Software Products 2026
Southeast Asia Leader Video Editing Summer 2026
Latin America Leader Video Editing Summer 2026
Italy Leader Video Editing Summer 2026
Southeast Asia Leader Video Content Creation Summer 2026
India Leader Video Content Creation Summer 2026
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Wowza Streaming
Live Stream
Wowza Streaming Engine is a customizable streaming server software for building and delivering professional-grade streaming at any scale.
Wowza Streaming Engine is a customizable streaming server software for building and delivering professional-grade streaming at any scale.
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Best Design Software Products 2026
Relationship Leader Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS) Summer 2026
EMEA Leader Live Stream Summer 2026
Europe Leader Live Stream Summer 2026
EMEA Leader Video Platform as a Service (VPaaS) Summer 2026
Grid Leader Live Stream Summer 2026
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Flipsnack
Flipbook
Flipsnack is a professional publishing tool that can be used to easily create and publish interactive catalogs online. Transform your PDFs or customize templates.
Flipsnack is a professional publishing tool that can be used to easily create and publish interactive catalogs online. Transform your PDFs or customize templates.
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Relationship Leader Flipbook Summer 2026
Results Leader Flipbook Summer 2026
United Kingdom Leader Flipbook Summer 2026
Usability Leader Flipbook Summer 2026
Europe Leader Flipbook Summer 2026
EMEA Leader Flipbook Summer 2026
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Meshy
3D Modeling
Meshy.ai is a web-based generation service that allows users to quickly create high-quality 3D models from text and images. It supports seamless integration with industry-standard software like Blender, Unity and ZBrush, making it ideal for applications in gaming, film, and animation. Meshy offe
Meshy.ai is a web-based generation service that allows users to quickly create high-quality 3D models from text and images. It supports seamless integration with industry-standard software like Blender, Unity and ZBrush, making it ideal for applications in gaming, film, and animation. Meshy offe
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Relationship Leader 3D Modeling Summer 2026
Implementation Leader 3D Modeling Summer 2026
Asia Leader 3D Modeling Summer 2026
Asia Pacific Leader 3D Modeling Summer 2026
Grid Leader 3D Painting Summer 2026
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Synthesia
AI Video Generators
Create AI videos by simply typing in text. Easy to use, cheap and scalable. Make engaging videos with human presenters — directly from your browser. Free demo.
Create AI videos by simply typing in text. Easy to use, cheap and scalable. Make engaging videos with human presenters — directly from your browser. Free demo.
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Best AI Software Products 2026
Best UK Sellers 2026
Best EMEA Sellers 2026
Best Design Software Products 2026
Best HR Software Products 2026
Best Global Sellers 2026
Best Software Products 2026
United Kingdom Leader Course Authoring Summer 2026
Grid Leader Course Authoring Summer 2026
Relationship Leader AI Video Generators Summer 2026
Relationship Leader Text to Speech Summer 2026
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Enscape 3D
3D Rendering
Enscape is an intuitive design tool, it requires no prior specialized knowledge to use. You can design, document, and visualize simultaneously from one model. It is the easiest and fastest way to turn your building models into immersive 3D experiences. Bring your designs to life and give your
Enscape is an intuitive design tool, it requires no prior specialized knowledge to use. You can design, document, and visualize simultaneously from one model. It is the easiest and fastest way to turn your building models into immersive 3D experiences. Bring your designs to life and give your
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Best Design Software Products 2026
Best German Sellers 2026
Implementation Leader Architectural Rendering Summer 2026
Results Leader Architecture Summer 2026
Implementation Leader 3D Rendering Summer 2026
Implementation Leader Architecture Summer 2026
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Photos
Photo Editing
Apple Photos is a comprehensive photo management and editing application developed by Apple Inc., designed to seamlessly integrate with macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS. It serves as a centralized hub for users to store, organize, edit, and share their digital photographs and videos a
Apple Photos is a comprehensive photo management and editing application developed by Apple Inc., designed to seamlessly integrate with macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS. It serves as a centralized hub for users to store, organize, edit, and share their digital photographs and videos a
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Best Design Software Products 2026
Relationship Leader Photo Management Summer 2026
Usability Leader Photo Management Summer 2026
EMEA Leader Photo Management Summer 2026
Asia Leader Photo Management Summer 2026
Asia Pacific Leader Photo Management Summer 2026
Europe Leader Photo Management Summer 2026
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Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Photo Editing
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is a comprehensive photo editing and management application designed for photographers of all skill levels. It offers a suite of tools to import, organize, edit, and share digital images seamlessly across desktop, mobile, and web platforms. Lightroom's non-destructive editi
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is a comprehensive photo editing and management application designed for photographers of all skill levels. It offers a suite of tools to import, organize, edit, and share digital images seamlessly across desktop, mobile, and web platforms. Lightroom's non-destructive editi
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Best Design Software Products 2026
Best Global Sellers 2026
Grid Leader Photo Editing Summer 2026
India Leader Photo Editing Summer 2026
Latin America Leader Photo Editing Summer 2026
Asia Leader Photo Editing Summer 2026
Asia Pacific Leader Photo Editing Summer 2026
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Movavi Video Editor
Video Editing
Movavi Video Editor for Mac is a user-friendly yet powerful video editing software designed to help users create professional-quality videos with ease. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced editor, this tool offers a comprehensive suite of features to bring your creative ideas to life. With it
Movavi Video Editor for Mac is a user-friendly yet powerful video editing software designed to help users create professional-quality videos with ease. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced editor, this tool offers a comprehensive suite of features to bring your creative ideas to life. With it
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Best EMEA Sellers 2026
Best Design Software Products 2026
Best Highest Satisfaction Products 2026
France Leader Video Editing Summer 2026
Implementation Leader Video Editing Summer 2026
Usability Leader Video Editing Summer 2026
EMEA Leader Video Editing Summer 2026
Middle East Leader Video Editing Summer 2026
Europe Leader Video Editing Summer 2026
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Adobe Premiere Pro
Video Editing
Adobe Premiere Pro is a professional video editing software developed by Adobe Systems, designed for creating high-quality videos across various industries. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools for editing, color correction, audio enhancement, and visual effects, making it a preferred choice for
Adobe Premiere Pro is a professional video editing software developed by Adobe Systems, designed for creating high-quality videos across various industries. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools for editing, color correction, audio enhancement, and visual effects, making it a preferred choice for
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Best Design Software Products 2026
Best Global Sellers 2026
Asia Pacific Leader Video Editing Summer 2026
India Leader Video Editing Summer 2026
Asia Leader Video Editing Summer 2026
EMEA Leader Video Editing Summer 2026
23
Figma
Wireframing
Web-based collaborative wireframing and interface design tool. Available on the web, macOS and Windows.
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Best Design Software Products 2026
Usability Leader Prototyping Summer 2026
Relationship Leader Prototyping Summer 2026
Results Leader Wireframing Summer 2026
Results Leader Prototyping Summer 2026
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D5 Render
Architectural Rendering
D5 Render is a GPU rendering software based on Unreal Engine and NVIDIA RTX technologies, as well as the hardware architecture of the new generation of TURING RTX graphics cards. With the self-developed pioneering real-time GI and Video Noise Reduction algorithms, plus the hybrid real-time rendering
D5 Render is a GPU rendering software based on Unreal Engine and NVIDIA RTX technologies, as well as the hardware architecture of the new generation of TURING RTX graphics cards. With the self-developed pioneering real-time GI and Video Noise Reduction algorithms, plus the hybrid real-time rendering
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Best Design Software Products 2026
Best Fastest Growing Products 2026
Relationship Leader 3D Rendering Summer 2026
Asia Pacific High performer Architectural Rendering Summer 2026
Asia High performer Architectural Rendering Summer 2026
Relationship Leader Architecture Summer 2026
Europe High performer Architectural Rendering Summer 2026
Momentum Leader Architectural Rendering Summer 2026
India High performer Architectural Rendering Summer 2026
25
Vecteezy
Stock Photos
Vecteezy is a leading global provider of digital imagery like stock photos and vector art as well as creative other creative assets like stock video footage, icons, PSDs, templates, and more. Developed by an American company Eezy.com which is headquartered in Bowling Green, KY.
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Best Design Software Products 2026
Grid Leader Stock Photos Summer 2026
Europe Leader Stock Photos Summer 2026
Asia Leader Stock Photos Summer 2026
Relationship Leader Stock Photos Summer 2026
EMEA Leader Stock Photos Summer 2026
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Loom
Video Communications
Communicate more effectively with video messaging for work. Individuals and teams can get started for free on our Starter plan.
Communicate more effectively with video messaging for work. Individuals and teams can get started for free on our Starter plan.
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Best Collaboration & Productivity Software Products 2026
Best Australia & New Zealand Products 2026
Best Design Software Products 2026
Best APAC Products 2026
Best Small Business Products 2026
Best Global Sellers 2026
Asia Leader Video Hosting Summer 2026
Asia Pacific Leader Video Hosting Summer 2026
India Leader Video Hosting Summer 2026
Asia Pacific Leader Screen and Video Capture Summer 2026
EMEA Leader Screen and Video Capture Summer 2026
Usability Leader Video Email Summer 2026
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Adobe Firefly
AI Image Generators
Adobe Firefly is an advanced generative AI platform designed to empower creatives by streamlining content creation across various media types. Integrated seamlessly into Adobe's Creative Cloud suite, Firefly offers tools for generating images, videos, audio, and vector graphics from simple text prom
Adobe Firefly is an advanced generative AI platform designed to empower creatives by streamlining content creation across various media types. Integrated seamlessly into Adobe's Creative Cloud suite, Firefly offers tools for generating images, videos, audio, and vector graphics from simple text prom
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Best AI Software Products 2026
Best Global Sellers 2026
Best Design Software Products 2026
Results Leader Photo Editing Summer 2026
Implementation Leader Photo Management Summer 2026
Relationship Leader Photo Editing Summer 2026
EMEA Leader AI Image Generators Summer 2026
Grid Leader AI Image Generators Summer 2026
Momentum Leader Photo Management Summer 2026
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HeyGen
AI Video Generators
HeyGen is AI-powered video creation at scale, letting you effortlessly produce studio-quality videos with AI-generated avatars and voices. Get started for free!
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Best AI Software Products 2026
Best Design Software Products 2026
Momentum Leader Audio Editing Summer 2026
Results Leader Machine Translation Summer 2026
Relationship Leader Presentation Summer 2026
Grid Leader AI Avatar Generators Summer 2026
Grid Leader AI Video Generators Summer 2026
Asia High performer Audio Editing Summer 2026
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Creatify AI
AI Video Generators
Create, test, and scale AI ads that win — lower CPA, higher ROAS. Creatify is the leading AI-powered platform for video ad creation, trusted by over a million marketers and 10,000+ teams worldwide. We automate the entire video ad lifecycle — from inspiration and production to testing and optimizatio
Create, test, and scale AI ads that win — lower CPA, higher ROAS. Creatify is the leading AI-powered platform for video ad creation, trusted by over a million marketers and 10,000+ teams worldwide. We automate the entire video ad lifecycle — from inspiration and production to testing and optimizatio
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Best AI Software Products 2026
Best Design Software Products 2026
Usability Leader Video Translation Summer 2026
Results Leader AI Avatar Generators Summer 2026
Implementation Leader AI Content Creation Platforms Summer 2026
Results Leader Text to Speech Summer 2026
Relationship Leader Video Translation Summer 2026
Implementation Leader AI Avatar Generators Summer 2026
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Wix Studio
Web Design
Wix Studio is the website building platform for designers, developers and marketers. With advanced design capabilities, efficient workflows and robust business tools, freelancers and agencies can build, manage and scale exceptional websites.
Wix Studio is the website building platform for designers, developers and marketers. With advanced design capabilities, efficient workflows and robust business tools, freelancers and agencies can build, manage and scale exceptional websites.
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Best Design Software Products 2026
Middle East & Africa Leader Web Design Summer 2026
Results Leader Web Design Summer 2026
Momentum Leader Web Design Summer 2026
EMEA Leader Web Design Summer 2026
Grid Leader Web Content Management Summer 2026
Grid Leader Web Design Summer 2026
Grid Leader Landing Page Builders Summer 2026
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Visio
Diagramming
Whether you want to quickly capture a flowchart that you brainstormed on a whiteboard, or map an IT network or build an organizational chart, Visio makes it simple to do so.
Whether you want to quickly capture a flowchart that you brainstormed on a whiteboard, or map an IT network or build an organizational chart, Visio makes it simple to do so.
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Best Design Software Products 2026
Best Global Sellers 2026
Spain Leader Diagramming Summer 2026
Europe Leader Diagramming Summer 2026
Italy Leader Diagramming Summer 2026
EMEA Leader Diagramming Summer 2026
Grid Leader Diagramming Summer 2026
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Chaos Corona
3D Rendering
Corona Renderer is an integrated solution for selected 3D applications. It's both biased and unbiased renderer that's capable of outputting photorealistic visuals.
Corona Renderer is an integrated solution for selected 3D applications. It's both biased and unbiased renderer that's capable of outputting photorealistic visuals.
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Best German Sellers 2026
Best Design Software Products 2026
Europe Leader 3D Rendering Summer 2026
Implementation Leader 3D Rendering Summer 2026
Results Leader 3D Rendering Summer 2026
EMEA Leader 3D Rendering Summer 2026
Momentum Leader 3D Rendering Summer 2026
Momentum Leader Architectural Rendering Summer 2026
EMEA High performer Architectural Rendering Summer 2026
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Wix
Website Builder
Wix is an industry-leading website creation platform that allows anyone to build, manage and grow a full web presence. You can create from a template, generate a site with AI and edit with an intuitive drag and drop editor—all without code.
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Best Design Software Products 2026
United Kingdom Leader Website Builder Summer 2026
Results Leader Website Builder Summer 2026
Usability Leader Website Builder Summer 2026
Grid Leader Domain Registrars Summer 2026
United Kingdom Leader Domain Registrars Summer 2026
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Animaker
Animation
Animaker is a cutting-edge, AI-powered platform for end-to-end animation and video creation. With advanced AI tools powering every stage of creation, Animaker delivers fast, consistent, and professional results. By combining next-gen AI video generation with L&D-friendly features, Animaker stands ou
Animaker is a cutting-edge, AI-powered platform for end-to-end animation and video creation. With advanced AI tools powering every stage of creation, Animaker delivers fast, consistent, and professional results. By combining next-gen AI video generation with L&D-friendly features, Animaker stands ou
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Best Design Software Products 2026
Grid Leader Animation Summer 2026
Latin America High performer Animation Summer 2026
Usability Leader eLearning Content Summer 2026
Asia Leader Animation Summer 2026
EMEA Leader Animation Summer 2026
Europe Leader Animation Summer 2026
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WordPress.com
Website Builder
WordPress.com is Automattic's WordPress hosting offering.
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Best Hosting Software Products 2026
Best Design Software Products 2026
India Leader Web Design Summer 2026
Asia Leader Web Design Summer 2026
Middle East & Africa Leader Managed Hosting Summer 2026
Grid Leader WordPress Hosting Summer 2026
Africa Leader Managed Hosting Summer 2026
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Shutterstock
Stock Photos
Shutterstock is a leading global technology company offering a creative platform for high-quality assets, tools and services. Shutterstock offers a variety of plans for individuals, teams, and enterprise customers as well as creative editing and collaboration capabilities. The Shutterstock portfolio
Shutterstock is a leading global technology company offering a creative platform for high-quality assets, tools and services. Shutterstock offers a variety of plans for individuals, teams, and enterprise customers as well as creative editing and collaboration capabilities. The Shutterstock portfolio
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Best Design Software Products 2026
India Leader Stock Footage Summer 2026
Asia Leader Stock Footage Summer 2026
Grid Leader Stock Footage Summer 2026
Grid Leader Stock Music Summer 2026
Asia Pacific Leader Stock Footage Summer 2026
Asia Leader Stock Photos Summer 2026
Asia Pacific Leader Stock Photos Summer 2026
India Leader Stock Photos Summer 2026
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Vyond
Animation
Vyond puts the power of video in the hands of everyone, allowing people of all skill levels and in all industries to create dynamic and powerful media.
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Best Design Software Products 2026
Relationship Leader Animation Summer 2026
Implementation Leader Content Creation Summer 2026
Implementation Leader Presentation Summer 2026
Implementation Leader Animation Summer 2026
Relationship Leader Video Content Creation Summer 2026
Usability Leader Video Editing Summer 2026
Relationship Leader Synthetic Media Summer 2026
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Camtasia
Video Editing
Unleash the world’s most powerful screen recorder and video editor with everything you need to tell your story — powered by AI.
Unleash the world’s most powerful screen recorder and video editor with everything you need to tell your story — powered by AI.
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Best Design Software Products 2026
Relationship Leader Video Editing Summer 2026
Implementation Leader Screen and Video Capture Summer 2026
Implementation Leader Video Editing Summer 2026
Grid Leader Video Editing Summer 2026
Africa Leader Video Editing Summer 2026
ANZ Leader Screen and Video Capture Summer 2026
Australia Leader Video Editing Summer 2026
EMEA Leader Video Editing Summer 2026
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SketchUp
3D Modeling
SketchUp is intuitive, powerful 3D modeling software built for professionals and creatives of all kinds.
SketchUp is intuitive, powerful 3D modeling software built for professionals and creatives of all kinds.
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Best Design Software Products 2026
Europe Leader 3D Modeling Summer 2026
EMEA Leader 3D Modeling Summer 2026
Asia Pacific Leader Sketching Summer 2026
India Leader 3D Modeling Summer 2026
Grid Leader 3D Modeling Summer 2026
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Publuu
Flipbook
With Publuu, you can easily and intuitively create an interactive flipbook from PDF. Convert a PDF to flip, customize it by adding your branding, selecting background, colors and inserting interactive hotspots. Make your flipbook SEO-friendly and share it with your readers by embedding it on your we
With Publuu, you can easily and intuitively create an interactive flipbook from PDF. Convert a PDF to flip, customize it by adding your branding, selecting background, colors and inserting interactive hotspots. Make your flipbook SEO-friendly and share it with your readers by embedding it on your we
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Best Design Software Products 2026
Asia Pacific Leader Flipbook Summer 2026
EMEA Leader Flipbook Summer 2026
Grid Leader Flipbook Summer 2026
Europe Leader Flipbook Summer 2026
United Kingdom Leader Flipbook Summer 2026
Momentum Leader Flipbook Summer 2026
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Vizard
Video Editing
Vizard is an AI-powered video editor designed for creators and marketers to turn long form videos into viral social clips. We make video creation so easy that you can start posting videos daily!
Vizard is an AI-powered video editor designed for creators and marketers to turn long form videos into viral social clips. We make video creation so easy that you can start posting videos daily!
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Best Design Software Products 2026
Best Highest Satisfaction Products 2026
Middle East High performer Video Editing Summer 2026
Southeast Asia High performer Video Editing Summer 2026
United Kingdom High performer Video Editing Summer 2026
Middle East & Africa High performer Video Editing Summer 2026
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Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic
Photo Editing
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic is a comprehensive desktop application designed for photographers seeking advanced tools to edit, organize, and share their images. It offers a robust suite of features that enable users to enhance photo quality, manage extensive photo libraries, and streamline thei
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic is a comprehensive desktop application designed for photographers seeking advanced tools to edit, organize, and share their images. It offers a robust suite of features that enable users to enhance photo quality, manage extensive photo libraries, and streamline thei
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Best Design Software Products 2026
Best Global Sellers 2026
Grid Leader Photo Management Summer 2026
Implementation Leader Photo Management Summer 2026
Asia Leader Photo Management Summer 2026
EMEA Leader Photo Management Summer 2026
Asia Pacific Leader Photo Management Summer 2026
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Castr
Live Stream
Castr is a live streaming platform that makes it easy for small to enterprise businesses to deliver high-quality videos using Akamai CDN.
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Best Canadian Sellers 2026
Best Design Software Products 2026
Implementation Leader Live Stream Summer 2026
Momentum Leader Live Stream Summer 2026
Relationship Leader OTT Platforms Summer 2026
Results Leader Live Stream Summer 2026
Relationship Leader Live Stream Summer 2026
Implementation Leader OTT Platforms Summer 2026
EMEA Leader Live Stream Summer 2026
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Adobe After Effects
Video Effects
Adobe After Effects is a digital visual effects and motion graphics software developed by Adobe Inc. Widely utilized in the post-production processes of filmmaking, video games, and television production, it enables users to create stunning animations, composite footage, and design intricate visual
Adobe After Effects is a digital visual effects and motion graphics software developed by Adobe Inc. Widely utilized in the post-production processes of filmmaking, video games, and television production, it enables users to create stunning animations, composite footage, and design intricate visual
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G2 Awards
Best Design Software Products 2026
Best Global Sellers 2026
Grid Leader Animation Summer 2026
Grid Leader Video Effects Summer 2026
India Leader Animation Summer 2026
Asia Pacific Leader Animation Summer 2026
Relationship Leader Video Effects Summer 2026
Asia Leader Animation Summer 2026
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Framer
Web Design
Framer is a modern website builder that feels just like a design tool. It empowers teams and individuals to create high-performing, visually stunning websites—without writing code. The interface is familiar to designers, making it easy to move from concept to live site seamlessly. Framer is constant
Framer is a modern website builder that feels just like a design tool. It empowers teams and individuals to create high-performing, visually stunning websites—without writing code. The interface is familiar to designers, making it easy to move from concept to live site seamlessly. Framer is constant
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G2 Awards
Best Design Software Products 2026
Usability Leader Web Design Summer 2026
Results Leader Web Design Summer 2026
Momentum Leader Web Design Summer 2026
EMEA High performer Landing Page Builders Summer 2026
Grid Leader Landing Page Builders Summer 2026
Grid Leader Web Design Summer 2026
Europe Leader Web Design Summer 2026
EMEA Leader Web Design Summer 2026
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V-Ray
Architectural Rendering
V-Ray’s award-winning 3D rendering software helps artists, architects and designers visualize anything imaginable. Trusted by 92 of the top 100 number architecture firms, and integrated into the pipelines of the biggest film and visual effects companies, V-Ray® is built to handle your toughest scene
V-Ray’s award-winning 3D rendering software helps artists, architects and designers visualize anything imaginable. Trusted by 92 of the top 100 number architecture firms, and integrated into the pipelines of the biggest film and visual effects companies, V-Ray® is built to handle your toughest scene
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G2 Awards
Best Design Software Products 2026
Best German Sellers 2026
Grid High performer 3D Rendering Summer 2026
Europe Leader 3D Rendering Summer 2026
India High performer 3D Rendering Summer 2026
EMEA Leader 3D Rendering Summer 2026
Europe High performer Architecture Summer 2026
Implementation Leader 3D Rendering Summer 2026
Europe High performer Architectural Rendering Summer 2026
EMEA High performer Architectural Rendering Summer 2026
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iMovie
Video Editing
iMovie is a user-friendly video editing application developed by Apple, designed to help users create professional-quality movies and trailers with ease. Available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, iMovie offers a streamlined interface and intuitive tools that make video editing accessible to everyone, from
iMovie is a user-friendly video editing application developed by Apple, designed to help users create professional-quality movies and trailers with ease. Available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, iMovie offers a streamlined interface and intuitive tools that make video editing accessible to everyone, from
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G2 Awards
Best Design Software Products 2026
Grid Leader Video Editing Summer 2026
Grid Leader Video Editing Spring 2026
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Adobe Photoshop Express
Photo Editing
Adobe Photoshop Express is a mobile application designed for quick and intuitive photo editing, catering to users of all skill levels. Available on iOS, Android, and Windows devices, it offers a comprehensive suite of tools that enable users to enhance, retouch, and share their images effortlessly.
Adobe Photoshop Express is a mobile application designed for quick and intuitive photo editing, catering to users of all skill levels. Available on iOS, Android, and Windows devices, it offers a comprehensive suite of tools that enable users to enhance, retouch, and share their images effortlessly.
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G2 Awards
Best Global Sellers 2026
Best Design Software Products 2026
Relationship Leader Photo Editing Summer 2026
Asia Pacific Leader Photo Editing Summer 2026
Asia Leader Photo Editing Summer 2026
Latin America Leader Photo Editing Summer 2026
Grid Leader Photo Editing Summer 2026
EMEA Leader Photo Editing Summer 2026
Europe Leader Photo Editing Summer 2026
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Consensus
Demo Automation
Consensus is leading the world into a new era of demo automation. Our platform gets your buyers what they need when they need it. It then multiplies your revenue team's impact with unique insights on those buyers. As a result, you'll see faster close times, larger deals, and higher close rates. Buyi
Consensus is leading the world into a new era of demo automation. Our platform gets your buyers what they need when they need it. It then multiplies your revenue team's impact with unique insights on those buyers. As a result, you'll see faster close times, larger deals, and higher close rates. Buyi
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G2 Awards
Best Sales Software Products 2026
Best Design Software Products 2026
Europe Leader Sales Enablement Summer 2026
Usability Leader Content Experience Platforms Summer 2026
EMEA Leader Sales Enablement Summer 2026
EMEA Leader Demo Automation Summer 2026
Europe Leader Demo Automation Summer 2026
United Kingdom Leader Demo Automation Summer 2026
Relationship Leader Sales Enablement Summer 2026
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Recraft
AI Image Generators
Recraft is a generative AI imagery tool that offers features designed to automate and streamline various aspects of design content production, including vector and raster generation and modification, consistent imagery graphics, mockups, etc. Recraft's state-of-the-art AI image generation models lea
Recraft is a generative AI imagery tool that offers features designed to automate and streamline various aspects of design content production, including vector and raster generation and modification, consistent imagery graphics, mockups, etc. Recraft's state-of-the-art AI image generation models lea
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G2 Awards
Best Fastest Growing Products 2026
Best Design Software Products 2026
Usability Leader Vector Graphics Summer 2026
Results Leader Vector Graphics Summer 2026
FAQs
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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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:
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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.
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Learn more here.