Lexi Wood

Avatar of Lexi Wood Lexi Wood is a staff writer who covers a variety of software and technology trends for Software Connect. She has a BA in creative writing from UW-Eau Claire. She has written marketing and technical content for web, radio, and print, specializing in business software since 2020. She once worked for Disney and hasn’t stopped talking about it since.

The Best On-Premise ERP Software

We tested the top on-premises ERP software to bring you our reviews on SAP Business One, QuickBooks Enterprise, Infor CloudSuite, and Sage 100 Contractor.

Updated April 10th, 2024 • By Lexi Wood
The Best Employee Management Software

Explore the most popular employee management software like BambooHR, Rippling, Connecteam, Paycor, Gusto, Lattice, Justworks, Trinet, ClearCompany, UKG Ready

Updated April 8th, 2024 • By Lexi Wood
The Best Subcontractor Software

Compare top subcontractor software: 1. Procore 2. BuilderTrend 3. Houzz Pro 4. Bluebeam 5. PlanHub 6. JobNimbus 7. Spectrum 8. Sage Construction Management

Updated April 2nd, 2024 • By Lexi Wood
ThermoGrid

ECI ThermoGrid software for contractors seamlessly blends office and field work into one easily accessible solution.

Updated March 25th, 2024 • By Lexi Wood
The Best Engineering Accounting Software

Compare engineering accounting software: Dynamics 365 Business Central · NetSuite · Sage Intacct · Odoo · Deltek Vantagepoint · QuickBooks Enterprise · BQE Core

Updated March 22nd, 2024 • By Lexi Wood
11 Best Invoicing Software for Contractors

Compare the best construction invoicing tools: AvidXchange· FreshBooks · Jobber · HoneyBook · Invoice2go · Joist · Jonas Construction · Planyard · Procore

Updated March 15th, 2024 • By Lexi Wood
The Best Contact Management Software

Compare the top contact management software: Zoho CRM · Pipedrive CRM · Salesforce Sales Cloud · SugarCRM · Monday Sales CRM · NetSuite CRM

Updated March 12th, 2024 • By Lexi Wood
The Best Accounts Payable Automation Software

Compare and get free recommendations for the best AP automation software: AvidXchange · Bill.com · Tipalti · Stampli · Airbase · Yooz · Procurify · MineralTree · Precoro · Basware

Updated March 7th, 2024 • By Lexi Wood
The Best Lease Accounting Software

Lease Accounting Software ASC 842, GASB 87/96 and IFRS 16 - LeaseQuery - Visual Lease - EZLease - Leasecake - iLeasePro - Spacebase - Cradle - LeaseCrunch - UGAAP - LeaseAccelerator

Updated March 6th, 2024 • By Lexi Wood
Fraxion

Fraxion is recommended to mid market businesses looking for ways to improve spending and approvals. Integrate with accounting solutions to cover your entire workflow.

Updated March 6th, 2024 • By Lexi Wood
Cin7

Cin7 Core, formerly DEAR, is a powerful inventory management system designed for small businesses which sell across multiple sales channels.

Updated March 6th, 2024 • By Lexi Wood
The Best Nonprofit Case Management Software

Explore top nonprofit case management software: expert reviews, features, and pricing to enhance efficiency and functionality in the nonprofit, health services and social work sector.

Updated February 29th, 2024 • By Lexi Wood
The Best Service Scheduling Software

Get free recommendations and compare top service scheduling software: FieldEdge · ServiceTitan · Jobber · Housecall Pro · FieldWire · WorkWave Service

Updated February 27th, 2024 • By Lexi Wood
The Best Expense Management Software

Get free recommendations and compare top expense management software: Emburse Certify · Expensify · JAMIS Prime ERP · Zoho Expense · Coupa · Rydoo

Updated February 23rd, 2024 • By Lexi Wood
The Best Plastics ERP Software

Get free recommendations and compare plastics ERP software: Epicor Kinetic · Microsoft Dynamics 365 · Acumatica · SYSPRO · Datacor · Aptean ERP

Updated February 23rd, 2024 • By Lexi Wood
QT9 QMS

QT9 QMS offers a unified quality management solution, centralizing over 23 quality processes in a user-friendly interface for any size organization. Simplify FDA & ISO compliance effortlessly.

Updated February 22nd, 2024 • By Lexi Wood
What’s a Good ERP System for a Small Business?

We tested the most popular ERP systems on the market and selected recommendations for small businesses. Get our pricing analysis and performance results on systems including Dynamics 365, NetSuite, SAP, and more.

Updated February 19th, 2024 • By Lexi Wood
The Best Cloud Inventory Software

Get free recommendations and compare cloud inventory software: inFlow Inventory · Finale Inventory · Fishbowl Inventory · Cin7 Core · Zoho Inventory · Sortly

Updated February 16th, 2024 • By Lexi Wood
The Best Electrical Contractor Software

Compare the top electrical contractor software like Procore, Jobber, Housecall Pro, and more. Pricing starts at $7/month/user.

Updated February 12th, 2024 • By Lexi Wood
The Best Predictive Maintenance Software

Predictive maintenance software uses condition-based monitoring to keep equipment running. See how top products like Limble, Fiix, and eMaint CMMS compare.

Updated February 6th, 2024 • By Lexi Wood
The Best Track and Trace Software

Track and trace software shares the real-time movement of products and assets along the supply chain. Get reviews on top options like Sepasoft, rfxcel, TIBCO, and Metrc.

Updated February 6th, 2024 • By Lexi Wood
The Best Food Safety Software

Compare the top food safety management software: Safefood 360° · Food Connex · 3iVerify · Smart Food Safe · SafetyChain Quality Manager · FoodDocs

Updated February 6th, 2024 • By Lexi Wood
Kechie ERP

Kechie ERP is part of the next generation of cloud-based enterprise resource planning software. This solution is fully configurable down to the user level.

Updated January 30th, 2024 • By Lexi Wood
Logiwa WMS Review: Pros, Cons, and Overview

After reviewing Logiwa WMS, we recommend this software for wholesalers, distributors, and 3PLs in need of inventory and warehouse management software.

Updated January 25th, 2024 • By Lexi Wood
The Best Spare Parts Management Software

Spare parts management software provides real-time tracking of assets used by your business. Compare top picks including Fiix, eMaint, and UpKeep.

Updated January 25th, 2024 • By Lexi Wood
The Best Production Tracking Software

Production tracking software helps manufacturers and suppliers keep orders moving on time. Compare top picks like Fishbowl, BatchMaster, and Katana.

Updated January 25th, 2024 • By Lexi Wood
Best Distribution ERP Software

We researched and tested distribution ERP software like NetSuite, Acumatica, Infor, and Epicor Prophet 21. Read our pricing guide and performance analyses.

Updated January 25th, 2024 • By Lexi Wood
Best Architectural Engineering ERP Software

Architectural and engineering firms have a few unique things to consider when searching for an ERP software. Here are the top 6 ERP software options for architectural engineering firms

Updated January 24th, 2024 • By Lexi Wood
Total ETO

Discover Total ETO an ERP software designed for engineer to order and custom design manufacturers. Features include BOM, purchasing, job costing, MRP and more.

Updated January 23rd, 2024 • By Lexi Wood
The Best Fixed Asset Management Software

Fixed asset management software offers asset accounting, depreciation management, and asset tracking. Request reviews and demos on Asset Panda, AssetMAXX, and more.

Updated January 23rd, 2024 • By Lexi Wood
Finale Inventory Review: Pricing and Overview

We recommend Finale Inventory for established retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and eCommerce sellers that use QuickBooks or Excel for accounting.

Updated December 21st, 2023 • By Lexi Wood
The Best Warehouse Order Picking Software

Warehouse order picking software expedites and optimizes the product selection process for distributors along the multi-echelon supply chain.

Updated December 19th, 2023 • By Lexi Wood
TallyPrime

TallyPrime is a business management software which provides a fast, simpler way of working. Tally designed this solution for people with non-IT and non-accounts background.

Updated December 19th, 2023 • By Lexi Wood
The Best DCAA Compliant Accounting Software

Improve the financial management of your government contracting business with the right accounting software. Discover more about your software options for better cost accounting, compliance, and project tracking.

Updated December 18th, 2023 • By Lexi Wood
The Best Yard Management Software

Yard management software is a scheduling and inventory management solution suite for the shipping industry. Review top options like YardTrac, GoRamp, and YardView.

Updated December 15th, 2023 • By Lexi Wood
Brief History of Dynamics GP: 1980s and Microsoft Acquisition

Dynamics GP is an accounting software developed by Great Plains Software Inc. of Fargo, ND, and acquired by Microsoft Corporation in 2000. Learn the history and future of GP.

Updated December 4th, 2023 • By Lexi Wood
The Best Real Estate Development Software

We recommend the best products through our own independent review process. Real estate development projects are complex and require efficient project management to ensure success.

Updated November 27th, 2023 • By Lexi Wood
X-Booker

X-Booker is a cloud-based workflow management platform for retail, healthcare, and construction sectors. Features a user-friendly interface with customizable dashboards and no coding required. Quarterly plans start around $425 with a 7-day free trial available.

Updated November 9th, 2023 • By Lexi Wood
How to Evaluate ERP Software: 7 Criteria Checklist

We've created a roadmap to help you choose the ERP program that makes the best financial sense for your organization.

Updated November 8th, 2023 • By Lexi Wood
The End of ERP: Is ERP Dead?

Significant changes in business operations make it seem like the end is near for ERO. Yet ERP is not dead - it’s adapting to meet the needs of modern businesses.

Updated November 7th, 2023 • By Lexi Wood
How Integrating ERP and BI Transforms Business Decision-Making

ERP and specialized BI can help decision-makers get the real-time information they need to improve business performance. Improve your ERP with BI tools.

Updated November 7th, 2023 • By Lexi Wood
Best ERP Solutions for Government and Public Sector

ERP solutions can improve public sector and government entities. Here are the top 6 ERP software products for the government and other public sector businesses.

Updated November 2nd, 2023 • By Lexi Wood
Alma SIS

Updated November 1st, 2023 • By Lexi Wood
Fishbowl Inventory Software Review: Pros & Cons, Features

We recommend Fishbowl to small and midsize businesses seeking a robust and scalable inventory management software that provides the benefits of a low-cost ERP.

Updated October 31st, 2023 • By Lexi Wood
The Best Project Cost Management Software

Project cost management (PCM) software is an estimation and time tracking solution primarily for enterprise level jobs. PCM solutions are used by project managers across a variety of industries, including engineering, construction, and manufacturing.

Updated October 31st, 2023 • By Lexi Wood
Best ERP for Healthcare Industry

Finding the right ERP healthcare solution depends on what your business needs. Here are the top 6 ERP software products for the healthcare industry.

Updated October 23rd, 2023 • By Lexi Wood
Best ERP for Construction Industry

Top ERP products for construction include Viewpoint Vista, Jonas Enterprise, and Procore. Learn more about waht features to look for in construction ERP.

Updated October 23rd, 2023 • By Lexi Wood
ERP vs. CRM: What's The Difference?

The very short version is: ERP covers primarily financial processes while CRM is focused on external customer communication. Find out which your business needs.

Updated October 20th, 2023 • By Lexi Wood
ERP vs. MRP Systems: What Are the Key Differences?

There are always ways to improve your business operations. Two popular types of software for streamlining business processes are enterprise resource planning (ERP) tools and manufacturing resource planning (MRP).

Updated October 20th, 2023 • By Lexi Wood
ERP Data Migration Steps and Best Practices

How much time will it take to transfer business data from one system to another? What's involved? What are the stakes? We connected with an implementation expert to get answers.

Updated October 20th, 2023 • By Lexi Wood