Software Recommendation reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 234 Reddit reviews across 36 subreddits and 46 posts to rank the best Software Recommendation brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/smallbusiness, r/sysadmin, r/logodesign, r/computers, r/Accounting. Top-rated brands include Xero (4.4/5), Adobe Illustrator (4.8/5), QuickBooks (3.6/5).
Stats
Reviews234
Subreddits36
Posts46
Brands99
Products5
234 reviews from
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#1
Xero
4.4
(13)
"The majority of contacts have said Xero for ease of use and great app interface for capturing receipts on the run."
"Another vote for Xero here. Super simple to use."
"Xero is very intuitive and so easy to run reports or fix mistakes."
"Xero.com is great. Dumped QuickBooks Online for it. No regrets."
"We currently use Xero, it’s extremely easy to use and later down the road can integrate with pretty much any other software."
"I second quickbooks online or xero, definitely not sage if that was even on the radar."
"You can use Xero. It is very simple."
"Xero’s great if you want something a bit more modern and you're managing international clients or multiple cur"
"If you prefer something simpler and budget-friendly, Xero is a solid choice with an easy learning curve."
"Both QuickBooks Online and Xero are safe choices. They work well and they support lots of apps and integrations."
#2
Adobe Illustrator
4.8
(10)
"Adobe Illustrator."
"I use Adobe Illustrator every day. Monthly cost is less than 1 hour of my hourly rate."
"Adobe illustrator"
"Illustrator is the industry standard for a reason."
"Illustrator is the only answer."
"If you want to work anywhere adobe illustrator is the way to go."
"I've been using Adobe Illustrator and CorelDraw for over 30-years Professionally... Recently bought the Affinity package and I've been fiddling with it... Looks pretty decent so far."
"I’ve been using a little app called Illustrator for about 20 years. imo it’s “the best” for logo design."
"Adobe is the market leader"
"Adobe Illustrator is the industry standard, but they are EXPENSIVE."
#3
QuickBooks
3.6
(13)
"QuickBooks has been my go-to. It’s super intuitive once you get past the initial setup, and it plays really well with banks, Shopify, PayPal—you name it."
"Quickbooks is the most commonly-used software."
"I’ve always used QuickBooks as it’s been easy."
"Happily using QB, in year 5."
"I've used Quickbooks for 20+ years as a stand alone on PC but had to switch to QBO about 3 years ago. It works and my CPA is able to access everything on the fly."
"QuickBooks is solid, but Xero is great for growing businesses. Both are easy to use and reliable!"
"I used QB with good success up to about $22M then I switched to NetSuite. QB is a solid option for the money."
"I recommend quickbooks enterprise with advanced inventory."
"Quickbooks and Turbotax."
"They're coming to reddit for a software solution. You know the answer is quickbooks."
#4
QuickBooks Online
4.1
(10)
"QuickBooks Online has been a lifesaver for my small biz. Super user-friendly and connects directly with bank accounts."
"I’d recommend QuickBooks Online for its user-friendly interface, strong automation, and great reporting tools—perfect for small businesses."
"I second quickbooks online or xero, definitely not sage if that was even on the radar."
"Hard to beat QBO for small business."
"Started w sage, switched to QBO as we grew. Just go QBO from start, transferring everything was a HUGE pain."
"Accountants and most bookkeepers love QBO but any respectable accounting software (Zoho, Xero as well) will work just fine."
"Both QuickBooks Online and Xero are safe choices. They work well and they support lots of apps and integrations."
"Just use Quickbooks Online. Tons of guides and resources, and it works fine."
"If you don't need inventory then quickbooks online is probably your best bet. It's the easiest and most widely used."
"Quickbooks online is 99 dollars I believe"
#5
Microsoft Defender
4.0
(9)
"Windows defender is enough. Putting 3rd party av softwares just slows down your system."
"IMO Defender for general use, Free Malwarebytes for spot checks, and common sense work wonders."
"The integrated anti virus software windows defender is all you need."
"This just use Windows Defender and if you want an on demand solution Malwarebytes."
"Just Windows Defender and maybe the free Malwarebytes for scans."
"Just Windows Security works fine."
"I would recommend either Windows Defender or Avast for virus protection."
"Windows Defender"
"Windows Defender and Malwarebytes."
#6
Affinity Designer
4.3
(8)
"Affinity designer Excellent and professional and one-time payment"
"Affinity hands down. The price for whst you get is insane. Imo it's the only thing that can rival adobe."
"Affinity Designer is good. To speed the workload, I also used Super Vectorizer Pro which is professional at directly converting any image to vector for logo or printing purpose."
"Affinity is a one time cost and is very a close second"
"Check out affinity designer. One time purchase. Works on computers and ipads"
"Seems like Affinity might be ok, been recommended it a few times, might give it a try before I dive into Illustrator tbh"
"Affinity seems pretty good for what I need tbh."
"Affinity Designer is a much cheaper option with enough features to accomplish the task."
#7
Bitdefender
4.0
(7)
"For free versions, try Avast (the most complete), AVG, Bitdefender (lacks firewall and anti-ransomware remediation), and Kaspersky (lacks firewall)."
"Bitdefender and eset are recommend."
"I'm using bitdefender for AV and parental control now. It seems to be doing the job just as well as norton did."
"Bitdefender is what I've been using past ~5 years and recommend to all friends/family."
"Seconded to Bitdefender"
"Switch to Bitdefender and been very satisfied. Even FREE version is sufficient for most users."
"Bitdefender with patch management will help you."
#8
BlueTally
4.3
(6)
"Most user friendly option imo on your list, and does everything you need + supports integrations."
"+1 for BlueTally"
"I landed with BlueTally. It has a very tight integration with Intune and Entra ID and allows us to fully manage onboarding and offboarding by location."
"Move to demo bluetally, it can pull directly from intune."
"Just go with bluetally at that point. All integrations and easy to setup/work with."
"I’ve used both AssetSonar and BlueTally and they both provide several key features Snipe does not."
#9
DaVinci Resolve
4.3
(6)
"There is another free one called davinci resolve which is really advanced compared to Capcut."
"I can recommend Davinci Resolve, it's a pretty easy program to get started with."
"The software offers nearly the same features as premiere pro, just enough to help me produce good edits"
"Da Vinci is a jack of all traits, It also comes with a whole audio section, It's pretty good even with the free version with next to none limitations for basic editing."
"Davinci resolve, capcut"
"DaVinci Resolve."
#10
Snipe-IT
3.6
(7)
"I like Snipeit, but it doesnt offer much on the helpdesk front though."
"We use Snipe-IT here, yes it does lack helpdesk capabilities but when I set up snipe it, we already had a really reliable helpdesk center everyone uses."
"We use SnipeIT for assets and osTicket for ticketing. We're happy with this combination."
"Snipeit is good if all you need is asset management."
"Been a user and proponent of Snipe-IT for years. It is scalable in terms of being able to handle large amounts of assets and multi-sites, but I have to agree with the sentiments here that there is no integration of any automation."
"Been a user and proponent of Snipe-IT for years. It is scalable but no automation or help desk features."
"My SnipeIT setup auto populates via some PS scripts that grab computer inventory from Threatdown, along with users and licensing from M365, Duo, Checkpoint etc so Finance can see department spend vs "why are IT costs so high". It's not the best solution but does provide some value with a bit of effort"
#11
Freshservice
4.8
(5)
"These are among the best helpdesk+asset management software I’ve ever used. Easy set and forget types"
"+1 for Freshswrvice"
"I’d also add freshservice to your demo list."
"Freshservice has a very well featured ITSM ESM solution with asset management."
"+1 for Freshservice even though they’ve gotten a little expensive over the years."
#12
Odoo
3.4
(5)
"As a financial accountant and ex auditor I am using Odoo. It’s insanely cheap vs the incumbents and is awesome for SMEs."
"Try Odoo! It can cover all you need and with low cost."
"Odoo and erpnext if you want to spend approx 1 lakh to customize"
"You would be better off with an ERP like Odoo or ERPNext."
"Check odoo?"
#13
AssetSonar
4.3
(4)
"You definitely are looking for something like AssetSonar. It just ticks all the boxes plus it’s super easy to use."
"AssetSonar has a Jira integration where you can create tickets based on certain statuses or criteria."
"I used AssetSonar about 2 years ago and am currently using BlueTally. I’d say they’re both good, but AssetSonar has a few differences that may or may not matter to you."
"I’ve used both AssetSonar and BlueTally and they both provide several key features Snipe does not."
#14
Inkscape
4.3
(4)
"FREE? Inkscape Low-Cost? Affinity"
"Inkscape"
"I use Inkscape for all my logo and typography work."
"Inkscape has been perfect"
#15
GLPI
4.3
(3)
"Glpi with agent is great and can save you a lot fo time in data entry"
"GLPI is always good"
"Glpi"
#16
Sheetify CRM
4.0
(3)
"If you’re looking for something simple and intuitive, you might want to check out Sheetify CRM — it’s built with small teams in mind."
"The one I am using now is Sheetify CRM. It is simple and straightforward, runs in Google Sheets."
"I use Sheetify CRM. It isn’t free, but it’s a one-time fee."
#17
Vorex
4.0
(3)
"I think Vorex has a fantastic ITSM and ESM solution, especially its asset management features."
"From my experience, Vorex could work well if you're after a tool that covers project management, asset management, and helpdesk functionalities."
"Vorex is a good option if you are looking for something lighter but with great features. Besides being easy to set up, it offers complete IT helpdesk solutions."
#18
GIMP
4.0
(3)
"I use Gimp for photo manipulation and enhancement."
"I’ll take a look at gimp. Thanks."
"As for photo editing software, GIMP or Photoshop would probably do."
#19
NetSuite
3.7
(3)
"I think Netsuite is overkill for small businesses and it's much more costly. It's definitely more powerful than QuickBooks or Xero."
"Netsuite if you have a big budget and a lot of transactions."
"Netsuite have the best ecosystem but most expensive. I found it to be not as user friendly but you can customize the shit out of it."
#20
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
3.3
(3)
"Microsoft Dynamics Business central is great as well for what you mentioned."
"Business Central feels like the old GP but slap with a nice user interface and call it."
"Business Centeal 365"
#21
ERPNext
3.3
(3)
"If you are going to manage manufacturing like production planning, execution, quality control etc. then you should look at ERPNext."
"Odoo and erpnext if you want to spend approx 1 lakh to customize"
"You would be better off with an ERP like Odoo or ERPNext."
#22
RentPost
3.3
(3)
"Switched to RentPost a while back, and it has been a lifesaver."
"Rentpost is reliable yes, it has simplified the management of my properties."
"RentPost is severely lacking and unstable. Very slimy customer service too. Do not use"
#23
Sage Intacct
3.3
(3)
"I like Sage Intacct. Its user interface is great and easy to use."
"Intacct is the best bang for the buck and is fairly easy to use off the shelf."
"Intaccts API doesn’t work with like, any software. It’s pretty easy to use but it is just not integratabtle at all."
#24
Crow Canyon
5.0
(2)
"Crow Canyon’s Asset Management Software might be exactly what you're looking for! It checks all those boxes: Unlimited Asset Tracking, Easy to Set Up & Use."
"Crow Canyon’s Asset Management Software might be exactly what you're looking for! It checks all those boxes: Unlimited Asset Tracking, Easy to Set Up & Use."
#25
GnuCash
4.5
(2)
"GNU Cash is double entry accounting software and it is free."
"I use GnuCash, which is great and open source (free!)."
#26
PayrollPanda
4.5
(2)
"It integrates directly with Maybank and a few others like CIMB."
"You can check PayrollPanda or Kakitangan."
#27
KACE SMA
4.5
(2)
"KACE SMA gives us inventory and asset management, patch management, and a help desk."
"I think the KACE SMA will work for you. It can do asset management has a decent but basic help desk built in on top of patch/software deployment and a few other things."
#28
BaseLane
4.5
(2)
"I use baselane and love it. It has banking, rent collection, tenant screening, multi entity and multi unit capabilities as well as tax reporting."
"BaseLane has been good for managing my 10 units."
#29
Pandle
4.5
(2)
"I use Pandle, it does everything the rest do but it's free."
"I've (for a small biz) been using Pandle for a while now and it's been good. It's simple and also has a free option so suits me at the moment."
#30
CorelDraw
4.5
(2)
"The CorelDraw suite served me well for about 25 years. It’s still my favorite."
"CorelDraw. Works with vector & raster images."
#31
Notion
4.5
(2)
"I would strongly recommend Notion over Obsidian, it's much easier to use."
"I used notion, i created a chrome shortcut for the notion site and use it like a native app; works great"
#32
Assetpanda
2.7
(3)
"Assetpanda wasn't too bad from what I remember."
"Assetpanda maybe?"
"They charge on a per asset per year basis. I dont know the exact figure but it’s around 2-3$, and with thousands of assets to track, it can be the most expensive option. Not a fan of them and they havent updated in years."
#33
Zoho One
4.0
(2)
"Zoho One is dirt cheap.... like $35/month per employee for nearly all of the apps."
"Check out Zoho One, have a lot of services including Books for accounting."
#34
Figma
4.0
(2)
"It covers enough tools for working with icons, and there are also plugins that may come in handy."
"I use Figma for all design work haha it’s super easy to use."
#35
Zoho
4.0
(2)
"I am a fan of the Zoho work place apps, been using them for a couple of years now."
"Integrates really well with the other Zoho apps like Zoho CRM & Zoho Projects."
#36
ESET NOD32
4.0
(2)
"Bitdefender and eset are recommend."
"Eset Nod32, install and forget. Never had any troubles."
#37
Zoho Books
4.0
(2)
"Zoho Books is built for small businesses."
"If you are not manufacturing and just getting it made from some other manufacturer then Zoho Books should be good enough."
#38
Clip Studio Paint
4.0
(2)
"CSP is quick and easy to learn and is a very robust program."
"Clip Studio Paint is a good step up from Krita."
#39
PixInsight
4.0
(2)
"I use Pixinsight exclusively. The learning curve is a little steep but the results are well worth it."
"Pixinsight does a good job stacking."
#40
LegendKeeper
4.0
(2)
"Obsidian is a good choice, but I prefer Legendkeeper."
"LegendKeeper is my favorite campaign management solution!"
#41
SentinelOne
4.0
(2)
"SENTINEL ONE 👼"
"I resell SentinelOne. $25/server/mo"
#42
Wave
4.0
(2)
"You might also check out Wave if you want a free option with essential features."
"Wave Accounting is free software that offers invoicing, expense tracking."
#43
Malwarebytes
3.5
(2)
"If you download MBAM, then just use that to scan once a month and use a good updated browser."
"Malware bytes is decent for deeper scans."
#44
ITGlue
3.5
(2)
"I have ITGlue integrated with Autotask, and it works very well for me. That solves the ticketing part, you have the option to integrate it with your PSA."
"ITGlue has been good for us, but it doesn't have ticketing."
#45
Kaspersky
3.0
(2)
"For free versions, try Avast (the most complete), AVG, Bitdefender (lacks firewall and anti-ransomware remediation), and Kaspersky (lacks firewall). I think the best overall is Kaspersky, but you can't use it if you're living in some countries."
"Kasperkey is good, but its reputation is now questionable since it’s Russian."
#46
Reflect
5.0
(1)
"Please give Reflect a try! It’s designed specifically for the type of thing you're asking about."
#47
Drawing Tablet
5.0
(1)
"I'd recommend checking out r/drawingtablet"
#48
Toggl
5.0
(1)
"Toggl"
#49
actiTIME
5.0
(1)
"ActiTIME is a free time tracker for up to 3 users."
#50
Clockify
5.0
(1)
"Clockify."
#51
SureMDM
5.0
(1)
"You can manage thousands of devices with SureMDM."
#52
Bookkeeping.ai
5.0
(1)
"I’ve been using bookeeping.ai, and it's been super helpful."
#53
Nobooks
5.0
(1)
"You might want to check out Nobooks."
#54
ReceiptsAI
5.0
(1)
"You could try ReceiptsAI.com."
#55
Jobber
5.0
(1)
"Check out Jobber it has all of those features and it's what we use."
#56
Stripe
5.0
(1)
"I recommend using Stripe cuz it handles everything you need."
#57
Landlord Studio
5.0
(1)
"Landlord studio, I enter my entries and my accountant can run the reports they need."
#58
Uranium Backup
5.0
(1)
"To meet most of your needs mentioned above, I recommend Uranium Backup."
#59
Veeam
5.0
(1)
"I recommend Veeam. It fits all of your requirements."
#60
DialMyCalls
5.0
(1)
"I wanted to recommend DialMyCalls for messaging customers. You can use it for bulk texts and calls."
#61
ManageEngine
5.0
(1)
"Manage Engine Service Desk fits the mid size niche perfectly in my opinion. Tickets, asset mgmt, and even patch deployment if you want."
#62
Freshdesk
5.0
(1)
"These are among the best helpdesk+asset management software I’ve ever used. Easy set and forget types"
#63
Avast Free Antivirus
2.0
(2)
"For free versions, try Avast (the most complete), AVG, Bitdefender (lacks firewall and anti-ransomware remediation), and Kaspersky (lacks firewall)."
"Avast is literal adware now."
#64
Microsoft
4.0
(1)
"I'd recommend taking a closer look at Microsoft Lists and Planner in conjunction with Teams."
#65
WAPT
4.0
(1)
"Try WAPT deployment utility. Even with its free as in beer version, you'll have the features."
#66
PSADT
4.0
(1)
"PSADT is what we use for this."
#67
WorldAnvil
4.0
(1)
"I've been using WorldAnvil for years and it works great."
#68
QuMagie
4.0
(1)
"I use QuMagie on my NAS."
#69
Immich
4.0
(1)
"I believe Immich is like a FOSS Google Photos."
#70
Capcut
4.0
(1)
"If you are planning to use Capcut but has no budget, get the older version of it, Preferably 1.5."
#71
Weclapp
4.0
(1)
"Weclapp, it's good and their APIs are wonderful."
#72
Photoshop
4.0
(1)
"As for photo editing software, GIMP or Photoshop would probably do."
#73
vcita
4.0
(1)
"You could easily manage that type of integration with vcita."
#74
Folk
4.0
(1)
"You've got options including our own one called folk, HubSpot."
#75
HubSpot
4.0
(1)
"HubSpot (which also has a free forever plan)"
#76
Harvest
4.0
(1)
"I use GetHarvest lang. It's free for up to 2 clients."
#77
Recovery Explorer
4.0
(1)
"Recovery Explorer. It's basically UFS Explorer with a somewhat simplified interface."
#78
Ivanti
4.0
(1)
"Ivanti Endpoint Management. I work at a state college."
#79
Synder
4.0
(1)
"Check out Synder if you want something specifically good at tracking expenses."
#80
Lordy
4.0
(1)
"I suggest you give https://lordy.app a try."
#81
RentRedi
4.0
(1)
"I use RentRedi and 9/10 tenants have no problem using it."
#82
Managing Your Money
4.0
(1)
"Check out Managing Your Money by Andrew Tobias."
#83
Lotus Agenda
4.0
(1)
"Lotus Agenda or Borland Sidekick would be good places to start."
#84
Bigin
4.0
(1)
"Definitely wrong sub but check out Bigin/Zoho or Freshsales."
#85
Buildern
4.0
(1)
"As a small company, opting for Buildern could be a smart decision."
#86
Total Synergy
4.0
(1)
"I've recently switched our small practice to Total Synergy."
#87
Optmyzr
4.0
(1)
"I'd look at Optmyzr and Opteo for Google Ads management solutions."
#88
Winamp
4.0
(1)
"Software: Winamp 3, Sumatra PDF, XNView, IrfanView, Daemon Tools, Filezilla, DoubleCommander / TotalCommander, Sound Forge,"
#89
Live Home 3D
4.0
(1)
"You might check Live Home 3D. It’s a user-friendly app for creating floor plans and visualizing interiors in 3D."
#90
Reftab
4.0
(1)
"Reftab is a simple platform for basic needs, but powerful workflows and extensible features for more advanced needs. Track Assets to users and manage process of check in / check out."
#91
Avast Premium Security
3.0
(1)
"Avast Premium, you can dm me for a good deal"
#92
ClamAV
3.0
(1)
"If you use windows: just go for the defender and clam av on a live linux if shit hits the fan, else clam av"
#93
T9 Antivirus
3.0
(1)
"T9 Antivirus is designed to protect against malware, viruses, and other threats."
#94
Ezybill
3.0
(1)
"For billing, inventory, shopify integration look at something like ezybill.in"
#95
OneNote
3.0
(1)
"I personally use OneNote. It's definitely clunky and has a learning curve."
#96
Salesfinity
3.0
(1)
"Salesfinity is decent if you're really stuck for a starting place."
#97
Goflow
3.0
(1)
"Goflow seems to meet your needs."
#98
Linnworks
3.0
(1)
"We use Linnworks bit pricey though."
#99
FreshBooks
2.0
(1)
"FreshBooks feels clunky, and I need something that won’t be a headache during busy times."
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