Russ Davidson

Avatar of Russ Davidson Russ Davidson is a contributor for Software Connect. Since 2014, he has researched and covered a wide array of business management software topics. Russ spends his free time with a dog, cat, wife, and baby, although not necessarily in that order.

Roundups

The Best Food Traceability Software

Compare the top 5 food traceability systems: FoodDocs, Sepasoft, Smart Food Safe, MRPeasy, and Craftybase.

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The Best Financial Forecasting Software

We tested the most popular financial forecasting software, including Workaday, Planful, Intuendi, and Anaplan. Read our firsthand reviews and pricing guide.

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Opcenter APS Review: Pros and Cons, Features

Opcenter APS, formerly Preactor APS, is an advanced planning and scheduling software. View pros, cons, and key features like bill of materials level planning.

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The Best QuickBooks Alternatives

Explore cloud and desktop-based accounting software with subscription and perpetual licensing options like AccountingSuite, Xero, TallyPrime, and Striven.

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Cradle Accounting Software Review: Pros and Cons

Cradle Accounting is a lease accounting software for ASC 842 and IFRS 16. Find pricing, user reviews, pros, cons, and key features.

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ShiftWorx MES

ShiftWorx MES is a machine monitoring and data visualization MES software for the manufacturing sector. View pricing, pros, cons, user reviews, and key features.

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AUTOsist Review: Pros and Cons, Pricing, Features

AUTOSist is a fleet maintenance software for small to medium-sized companies managing 50-100 units. View pricing, pros, cons, and user reviews.

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MicroMain CMMS

We recommend MicroMain for manufacturing companies looking to digitize their assets and streamline their maintenance processes. See pricing and user ratings.

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JobPlanner

JobPlanner is a construction management software featuring job costing, project tracking, and more. View pros, cons, and key features.

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The Best Bill of Materials Software

The top BOM software solutions include: OpenBOM · Oracle PLM Cloud · MRPEasy · Fishbowl · Katana · Arena PLM · Master Control · PDXpert · Total ETO · Craftybase

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Premier Construction Software Review: Pros and Cons

Premier Construction Software (Jonas Premier) offers strong job costing and accounting tools for mid to large-size companies. See our verdict and pricing info.

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ShipBob Review: Features, Pros and Cons

ShipBob is an order fulfillment system for eCommerce sellers to streamline the shipping and ordering process. See our review verdict for more information.

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ProjectSight Review: Pros and Cons, Ratings

Trimble's ProjectSight is a construction project management software for cost management, document control, and field management. Explore free plan options, pros, and cons.

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Equips Review: 2025 Features, Pros & Cons

We recommend Equips for its user-friendly and efficient software that provides easy tracking and management of equipment maintenance.

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The Best School ERP Software

Get free recommendations and compare education ERP software: Tyler Technologies ERP · Ellucian Banner · AptaFund · PraxiSchool · Skyward

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The Best Small Business Invoicing Software

Compare the top small business invoicing software and get pricing on a variety of tools, including FreshBooks, Xero, Wave, and Odoo.

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The Best Business Management Software

Explore and compare out top picks for business management software: Zoho One · Odoo · Paycor · Monday.com · NetSuite · Sage Intacct

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Fiix Software Review: Features, Pros and Cons

We recommend Fiix if you want robust asset management capabilities, excellent customer support, and mobile accessibility. The reporting options are excellent, and work orders can quickly be created and submitted.

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The Best Accounting Practice Management Software

Accounting practice management software helps CPAs and bookkeepers automate processes. Our top picks include BigTime, Canopy, and Xero Practice Manager.

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MaintainX Review: Features, Pros & Cons

Explore our 2025 review of MaintainX, highlighting its simple interface, mobile access, and collaborative features, along with its limitations.

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eMaint CMMS Review: Features, Pros and Cons

eMaint is a CMMS software for work orders, PM scheduling, and asset management. Find key features, pros, cons, and target market.

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The Best Cannabis ERP Software

Compare the top ERP systems: Flourish - BioTrackTHC - Canix - 365 Cannabis - SilverLeaf ERP - Royal 4 WISECannabis - BrandTreez - Viridian Sciences - QuantumLeaf.

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The Best POS Systems

We tested the most popular point of sale (POS) software and selected our recommendations for small businesses i.e. Lightspeed Retail, KORONA POS, and RockSolid Max.

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The Best HIPAA Compliant Accounting Software

Compare and review HIPAA-compliant billing software, including Multiview ERP, Sage Intacct, and NetSuite.

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The Best Medical Device Manufacturing Software

Compare the best medical device manufacturing systems: Acumatica, QAD EQMS, xTuple, ECI M1, Dynamics 365 Business Central, and Infor Cloudsuite Industrial.

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The Best Spend Management Software

Compare the top spend management software on the market, including Coupa, Ramp, Ivalua, and SAP Ariba.

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The Best Payroll Software

Get free recommendations and compare top payroll software: Paycor · Denali Payroll · Paymate Clarity · Patriot · OnPay · Payroll4Free · Gusto · CheckMark Payroll · PayBuddy

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The Best Factory Automation Software

Our top factory automation software picks include Ignition by Inductive Automation, Parsable Connected Worker, and FactoryTalk by Rockwell Automation.

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The Best Multi-Currency Accounting Software

Compare the best systems, including NetSuite, Xero, QuickBooks Online, and Gravity Software.

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The Best Import Export Software

Compare the best import export systems: Magaya, Blue Link, VISCO, and Acctivate.

Reviews

Hippo CMMS Review

Hippo CMMS for asset tracking, work orders, and preventive maintenance. Find reviews, acquisition information, and more.

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The Best Financial Services Software

View our top picks for financial services software, including: NetSuite ERP, Dynamics 365 Business Central, Sage Intacct, FlexiFinancials, and Multiview ERP.

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The Best Sales Forecasting Software

Compare and review our top sales forecasting software, including Anaplan, Avercast, Pipedrive, and Workday Adaptive Planning.

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The Best Farm Management Software

Farm management software helps optimize agriculture production and increases profitability. See top picks like Bushel Farm, AGRIVI, and Granular Insights.

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The Best Farm Accounting Software

Compare the best accounting software for farmers: Ultra Farm, PcMars, The Farmer’s Office, and TransAction Plus.

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The Best Utility Billing Software

Discover the top utility billing software to manage meter readings and collections. Our picks include El Dorado, Banyon, and Visual Utility Billing.

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The Best Higher Education ERP Systems

Higher education ERP systems combine school administration, SIS, HR, and financial management. Compare top picks like Ellucian Banner, UNIT4, and Workday.

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The Best Time and Attendance Software

Compare and get free recommendations for time and attendance software: Paycor · Clockify · Deltek Replicon · QuickBooks Time · BQE CORE · HubStaff · Connecteam

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The Best Bank Reconciliation Software

Bank reconciliation software helps automate the financial close process in a centralized online system. Find the best products through our independent review process.

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The Best Heavy Civil Construction Software

Compare our top picks for heavy civil construction software, including Vista by Viewpoint, Estimating Link, HCSS HeavyJob, and Trimble Tilos.

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The Best Hotel Accounting Software

The top hotel accounting software includes M3 Accounting Core · Data Plus Hospitality · Inn-Flow ·NetSuite · Sage Intacct · Xero · QuickBooks Online

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The Best Employee Scheduling Software

Employee scheduling software is a program that automates the creation of staff work schedules. Out top picks include Connecteam, Shiftboard, and Deputy

Resources

A Guide to Warehouse Inventory Management Processes

Navigate warehouse inventory management challenges in 2023. Learn processes, solutions, and top WMS software for efficient, profitable operations.

Comparisons

Appfolio vs. Yardi

Explore our in-depth comparison of Appfolio vs. Yardi—two leading property management software solutions. Get the insights on features and pricing to make an informed decision.

Reviews

Gravity Software Review: Pros and Cons, Features

Gravity Software's cloud-based accounting solution is designed for businesses that have either outgrown their entry level accounting software (e.g.: QuickBooks, Xero) or legacy accounting apps (e.g. Sage 50, PFW, Dynamics GP), but are not ready to upgrade to an expensive enterprise app like Sage Intacct or NetSuite. Gravity is the only accounting s

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Can You Use QuickBooks for Managing Rental Properties?

Evaluate the potential of QuickBooks for rental property management. Learn its benefits, limitations, and explore best alternatives for tailored solutions.

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What is RFID and How Does it Work? RFID Use Cases

Radio-frequency identification (RFID) is an automatic identification technology that uses computer chips and radio. Learn about how it works and its use cases.

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What is Project-Based ERP?

Project-based ERP is a software that's designed to meet the needs of a project-based business. Learn more about key features, benefits, and top systems.

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Order Picking: Definition and Methods

Enhance your warehouse efficiency with our comprehensive guide on order picking methods. Explore discrete, batch, zone, wave, and cluster picking techniques to boost accuracy and speed.

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What is a Work Order? A Guide on How They Are Used

A work order is a document or request detailing tasks, materials, & instructions for a job or project. Learn about the different types and more.