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VERDICT

Should I use SoftwareSuggest?

Discover 50k+ business software options. Read expert reviews, compare features, and get free recommendations. Find the right tool for your business. - softwaresuggest.com

Depends. Fine as a free starting point to discover and compare niche business software. Don't rely on its 'free recommendations' alone — cross-check on G2 or Capterra before deciding.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 14 public sources; review depth for the platform itself is thin (9 G2, 3/5 Trustpilot).

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support qualityNo evidence found
  • Security posture

Pricing

Free

Buyer access

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes

Best for

  • First-pass software shortlisting
  • Price comparison across vendors
  • Finding niche or small-vendor tools

Not for

  • Buyers treating 'free recommendations' as neutral advice
  • Teams needing large verified review bases before deciding
  • Security-sensitive procurement — no public security posture
  • Anyone wanting deep vendor due diligence

Gotchas - check before you buy

high

Guess: 'Free recommendations' are lead-gen; expect vendor sales follow-up after submitting details.

medium

Listed on free-backlink lists; some vendor reviews may be SEO-motivated.

medium

4.1/5 rating rests on just 9 G2 reviews — statistically thin.

medium

Trustpilot sits at 3/5, middling for a review site.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Free discovery and comparisons across 50,000+ products
  • Aggregates user reviews, expert ratings, and pricing info
  • Covers products and service providers with verified reviews
  • Called useful for professionals evaluating new software

Cons

  • Just 3/5 on Trustpilot
  • Platform rated on only 9 G2 reviews — thin signal
  • No public security page
  • Outgunned by G2 and Capterra on review depth

Sources & method

Analyzed 9/20/2026 - 8 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

official x1review x3security x1news x3

Key stats

  • Value for money: 4/5

    Rating

  • Free

    Starting price

  • 8

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 4/5. Free for buyers; vendor-funded model
  • Ease of use: 3/5. Described as simplifying software selection
  • Feature depth: 4/5. 50k+ listings, comparisons, pricing info
  • Support quality. No evidence found
  • Security posture: 2/5. No public security page found
  • 3/5 Trustpilot rating Mediocre buyer sentiment
  • 4.1/5 G2 rating Only 9 reviews
  • 50,000+ Catalog size Software and service providers listed
  • ₹10–50 Cr Revenue FY2025, per Tracxn

Pricing

Buyer access

Free

  • Reviews and comparisons
  • Free recommendations

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

What users say

Users find it helpful for discovering software, but its own ratings are middling (3/5 Trustpilot) with very thin review volume.

“SoftwareSuggest helps businesses find the right software and it is very useful for professionals as well.”
Trustpilot reviewer
“SoftwareSuggest aggregates user reviews, detailed information on software vendors, expert ratings, and pricing information, making it easier for businesses”
G2 product listing
Full analysis

Based on 14 public sources; review depth for the platform itself is thin (9 G2, 3/5 Trustpilot).

Free 50k+ software directory — good for discovery, thin reviews (9 on G2), treat 'free recommendations' as vendor lead-gen.

Methodology

Based on 14 public sources; review depth for the platform itself is thin (9 G2, 3/5 Trustpilot).

Sources

  1. SoftwareSuggest official sitesoftwaresuggest.com
    official
  2. Trustpilot reviews of softwaresuggest.comtrustpilot.com
    review
  3. SoftwareSuggest on G2 (9 reviews)g2.com
    review
  4. Crunchbase company profilecrunchbase.com
    news
  5. Tracxn 2026 company profiletracxn.com
    news
  6. 8 Software Review Sites for Small Businessespaysimple.com
    review
  7. Free backlink list including SoftwareSuggestgithub.com
    news
  8. SoftwareSuggest security page checksoftwaresuggest.com
    security

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