The business software buyers’ guide

Inspector Jones has helped over 100,000 businesses to find software. We show you what to look for, and who to put on your shortlist, to find the world’s very best. So, what business problem do you want to solve today?

We reviewed over 40 Talent Management systems, for attracting, recruiting, developing and retaining the best staff - performance management, development planning, pay-for-performance, learning and more. This is a hotly contested area, with lots of great vendors. And the winner is...

The Best Human Resource Management Systems

We have reviewed over 50 of the world's best HRMS systems, that help you manage your organization's staff, including personnel information, employee self-service, absence management, time and attendance, payroll, benefits, and more. We reviewed over 50 HRMS solutions to manage your personnel - including positions, absence, payroll and benefits.

The Best Human Capital Management Suites

We reviewed the biggest, most comprehensive suites for Human Capital Management, to find out who is the best. These cover traditional HR management, succession planning, recruitment, performance management and more. And our pick is...

Applicant Tracking Systems

We've reviewed over 50 applicant tracking systems that help you manage your recruitment processes and bring the right person onboard. And the winner is...

Staffing Agency Software

We've reviewed the world's top staffing agency software that helps you source candidates, manage your contacts database, deal with timesheets and expenses, and run your business...

ERP Software

ERP Software for Medium/Large Business

We've compared the 20 most serious ERP software options for Medium and Large business, so you can review and compare the best. These cover your core business operations - finance and accounting, purchasing, HR management, sales/customer orders, manufacturing, distribution, and more...

ERP Software

We’ve compared over 70 options for ERP software, that cover finance and accounting, purchasing, HR management, sales/customer orders, and operations management...

Staffing Agency Software

We've reviewed the world's top staffing agency software that helps you source candidates, manage your contacts database, deal with timesheets and expenses, and run your business...

PSA Software for Small Business

We've reviewed 36 contenders for Professional Services Automation or PSA Software for small businesses. If you're looking for a way to run your growing professional services business, including project management, accounting, sales, billing/invoicing and more, then review and compare the best here.

The Best Online Store Software

We've reviewed the top solutions to get your store online, so that you can get your products listed, and start taking orders and making sales quickly.

Weekly updates from your team

Teams thrive on good communication and feedback. These weekly update tools automate the process of getting reports from your team about their progress and what's on their mind.

The Best Cloud Storage For Business

We reviewed 30 of the biggest and best cloud storage services for business so you can access your work on-the-go, keep your data secure, and have access to your latest documents wherever you are.

CRM Software

CRM software helps you get the most out of business interactions and relationships, by tracking your contacts. Whether you're looking to become more effective at email, ensuring you follow-up with your most important contacts, or automating your sales process, Inspector Jones can help find the CRM tool for you.

Finance

The Best Time Tracking and Billing Software

We reviewed the top 9 time tracking and billing systems, to help you find the best way to track hours and invoice your clients.

The Best Subscription Billing Providers

Are you looking for ways to automate, outsource or optimise your subscription billing? We've reviewed the world's best solutions for managing your customers' recurring payments. Our independent review for subscription billing is underway. We're currently researching the world's best options, and will post our results here soon...

The Best Billing and Invoicing Software

What is the best way to bill clients? We've reviewed the world's best solutions for self-employed professionals, consultants and small businesses to invoice clients and track payments.

The Best Receipts and Expense Tracking Software

What's the simplest way to manage expenses and receipts? We reviewed the top receipts and expense tracking software, to help you stop dealing with spreadsheets and small pieces of paper

The Best Travel and Expense Reporting Solution

We've reviewed the best ways for your organisation to automate processing of expense reports, so that you can reduce effort and errors, and improve your efficiency.

Get Work Done

Get Simple Tasks Done

How do you get simple tasks out of the way, so you can focus on important work? Whether it’s data entry, building a list of sales leads, categorising products, data quality-assurance or cropping images, we’ve found the best ways to get basic tasks done.

Marketplaces to Hire Freelancers

We reviewed a world of options for getting freelance work done – design, development, sales, marketing, writing, translation, and more. Find out the best ways to crowdsource or find freelancers.

Virtual Assistants, Tasks and Errands

Do you wish you had a personal assistant, but can’t afford the cost or commitment of hiring a staff member? We’ve reviewed the 7 best options for being more productive with a virtual assistant.

The Best Crowdsource Design

We reviewed a world of options for getting design work done – logos, websites, clothing, art, advertising, packaging, and more. Find out the best ways to crowdsource design or find freelance designers.