Editorial shortlists
Best software, by category
These are shortlists, not rankings: each list names who every product fits and what to watch out for, and explains how we chose. New lists go live as categories are fully researched.
CRM Software
Best CRM Software
A shortlist of CRM platforms for different team sizes and sales motions — HubSpot, Salesforce and Pipedrive compared by fit.
3 picks · Updated 2026-08-23
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Best AI Tools
The leading general-purpose AI assistants for business — ChatGPT and Claude compared by fit, with guidance on choosing.
2 picks · Updated 2026-08-23
View shortlistProject Management Software
Best Project Management Software
Asana, Monday.com, ClickUp and Notion shortlisted for different working styles — structured, visual, all-in-one and docs-first.
4 picks · Updated 2026-08-23
View shortlistProductivity Software
Best Productivity Software
Core productivity infrastructure — team chat, docs and automation — with Slack, Microsoft Teams, Notion, Zapier and Make.
5 picks · Updated 2026-08-23
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