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We help businesses choose the right software

Choosing software may seem simple, but in practice it costs a lot of time, money and frustration. There are hundreds of tools, unclear pricing and attractive promises that don't always match the reality of your business. Compare Software was founded to change that.

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What sets us apart

Independent advice

We are not tied to specific software suppliers. Our starting point is always what best suits your business, processes and future plans — not what yields the most for us.

Completely free and no obligation

Our services are free of charge and without any obligations. You are not committed to anything and decide for yourself whether and with whom you proceed.

Transparency at every step

You know exactly what happens with your request, who gets access to your information and why a supplier is proposed. No hidden terms or surprises afterwards.

Why we exist

The problem in the software market

Many businesses choose software based on marketing, well-known names or recommendations from others. In practice, there is often too little time to properly compare solutions, while the impact of such a choice is significant. Sales pitches sound convincing, but don't always match the day-to-day reality of the business.

  • overly complex systems
  • unnecessarily high costs
  • low adoption by employees
  • software that doesn't grow with the business

The result is that software becomes an obstacle rather than a tool. Processes become more cumbersome, teams look for workarounds and the promised efficiency never materialises.

We believe that software should make your work easier, not more complicated. That's why Compare Software brings structure, clarity and honest advice to an opaque and rapidly changing software market.

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Our approach

Compare Software helps businesses make software choices they can stand behind in the long term too. We don't do this with quick comparisons or standard lists, but with an approach that starts with the business itself. We believe that good software choices emerge when technology is aligned with people, processes and ambitions — not the other way around.

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Target audience

Who we are here for

For every business that takes software seriously

Compare Software is here for all businesses, regardless of size, sector or complexity. Whether you are just starting out or have been operating for years: every organisation deserves software that truly fits.

We help, among others:

  • Startups choosing their first tools and wanting to get it right from the start
  • SMEs looking to professionalise or switch from existing software
  • Large organisations with complex processes and multiple stakeholders

Because we have mapped the entire software market, we can support businesses at every stage — from simple solutions to enterprise-level systems.

About Compare Software

Compare Software was founded in 2007 in the Netherlands and has since been helping organisations make well-informed software choices. Our headquarters are based in Purmerend. We are part of Lead Machine, an organisation with years of experience connecting businesses and software suppliers within complex markets.

Compare Software is active in several European countries, including the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy and Spain. Thanks to this international presence, we have a broad and up-to-date overview of the European software market.

We support businesses in finding and comparing, among others: BPM, BI, CRM, DMS, ERP, HRM, SCM and TMS software

Thanks to our experience and market knowledge, we help organisations — large and small — make software choices that suit their current situation and future growth.

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Our mission

Helping businesses make better software-choices.

Good software supports growth, collaboration and efficiency. We ensure that technology is once again in service of the business — and not the other way around.

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Software Consultant Laura