The SaaS Tools IT Teams Use Most (2026)

755 products tracked for IT / Ops teams · 7.3% popularity share · 6.6% spend share. Data as of 27 July 2026, 17:44 UTC.

Network-edge and access tooling is surging while older “point” utilities are collapsing. The biggest movers up are connectivity/security-adjacent challengers—VyprVPN (+72), NetBird (+62), and resynced.io (+62)—plus Agentic (+22, AI-enhanced). Meanwhile, declines are extreme and concentrated: NetSpot (-1210) and Stuart (-1065) crater, and even an AI-labeled incumbent (Avanan, -986) is sliding—suggesting replacement, not churn. Signal: IT/Ops leaders should treat this as a consolidation cycle toward modern, easy-to-rollout network access stacks and away from niche scanners/utilities. Shortlist fast risers (NetBird, VyprVPN) alongside AI add-ons (Agentic), but demand proof of durable usage—AI branding isn’t a moat (Avanan -986). Watch for “winner-take-most” shifts in access/VPN and plan migrations before tools hit freefall.

Most popular IT team software

ProductWebsiteSubcategoryDescriptionPopularity rankSpend rankPopularity shareSpend shareAI classification
Zoomzoom.usCommunicationZoom is a cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars.#13#150.87%1.01%AI-Embedded
1Password1password.comSecurity1Password simplifies security by allowing teams to implement password security policies and manage user access to shared passwords and accounts. For enterprises, 1Password allows organizations to enfo#20#250.72%0.54%Traditional
n8nn8n.ioAutomationn8n is a workflow automation tool that utilizes a node-based architecture and supports low-code development, catering to users with varying levels of technical expertise for the creation of workflows.#34#1010.41%0.14%AI-Embedded
Makemake.comAutomationMake is an automation software that allows users to connect apps and design workflows. It is a visual platform that can be used to build and automate various tasks, workflows, apps, and systems. The p#42#2170.34%0.06%AI-Embedded
Rollerroller.softwareERPROLLER is a cloud-based venue management platform for attractions, integrating POS, online ticketing, CRM, memberships, waivers, and reporting. It offers REST and Data APIs for real-time booking manag#51#940.27%0.15%Traditional
Dropboxdropbox.comProductivityDropbox is a personal cloud storage service (sometimes referred to as an online backup service) that is frequently used for file sharing and collaboration.#58#1020.26%0.14%AI-Embedded
Auth0 by Oktaauth0.comIdentity & Access (IAM)Auth0 provides secure access solutions for employees and online shoppers. It aims to prevent bad actors and scammers from gaining unauthorized access to sensitive information. The platform offers a ra#61#930.25%0.15%Traditional
Solarwindssolarwinds.comInfrastructureThe SolarWinds Platform is a comprehensive observability and IT management platform. It offers a unified monitoring, observability, and service management solution. The platform aims to solve observab#71#1880.21%0.07%Traditional
NordVPNnordvpn.comSecurityNordVPN is a personal virtual private network service provider.#80#3310.18%0.04%Traditional
Bitwardenbitwarden.comSecurityBitwarden is a password manager. It is designed to secure passwords and sensitive information for individuals and businesses. For businesses, Bitwarden helps by providing robust password management, s#81#1280.18%0.11%Traditional
MaxMindmaxmind.comSIEM & Threat DetectionMaxMind provides geo-location services and fraud prevention solutions. It determines the geographical location of website visitors using their IP addresses and offers tools to screen transactions for #103#2640.13%0.05%Traditional
Tailscaletailscale.comNetwork & VPNTailscale is a VPN service that provides secure remote access to shared resources for teams. It allows team members to easily connect their devices and development environments to access resources rem#113#2050.12%0.06%Traditional
JumpCloudjumpcloud.comInfrastructureJumpCloud is a directory platform designed to centralize identity and access management services for organizations. It facilitates the management and security of user identities, devices, and networks#146#700.09%0.20%Traditional
DMARC Digestsdmarcdigests.comSIEM & Threat DetectionDMARC Digests is a platform that focuses on protecting email deliverability by fixing authentication issues and combating spoofing and phishing attacks. It offers comprehensive DMARC monitoring, makin#148#8300.09%0.01%Traditional
TurboBridgeturbobridge.comOtherTurboBridge provides a cloud-based audio conferencing service.#168#2,7600.09%0.00%Traditional
Hexnodehexnode.comInfrastructureHexnode is a unified device management solution that helps organizations centrally manage and secure their mobile, desktop, and IoT devices. The product offers a range of solutions, including device m#173#2160.07%0.06%Traditional
NordLayernordlayer.comNetwork & VPNNordLayer is a network access and security platform providing a secure and private virtual private network (VPN) that allows users to access corporate networks remotely and securely. It also offers ad#185#880.07%0.16%Traditional
Protonproton.meOtherProton is a suite of privacy-focused software aimed at providing secure and private online communication and data storage. The suite includes Proton Mail, an encrypted email service; Proton Calendar, #198#5250.06%0.02%Traditional
MXToolBoxmxtoolbox.comNetwork & VPNMXToolBox is a company that supports Internet operations by providing network diagnostic and lookup tools.#209#4550.06%0.02%Traditional
OpenVPNopenvpn.netSecurityOpenVPN is a platform designed for implementing virtual private network (VPN) techniques. It facilitates secure point-to-point or site-to-site connections, whether in routed or bridged configurations,#210#2450.06%0.05%Traditional
Jamfjamf.comDevice Management (MDM)Jamf is a platform that specializes in Apple device management, including Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. The product aims to simplify work for organizations by helping them manage and secure their A#211#5710.06%0.02%Traditional
Snipe-ITsnipeitapp.comInventory ManagementSnipe-IT is an open-source asset management tool that offers asset tagging, enabling users to identify each piece of hardware specifically. It incorporates check-in/check-out functionalities to manage#228#9200.05%0.01%Traditional
Setappsetapp.comProductivitySetapp is a platform that offers a collection of Mac and iOS applications for users seeking productivity, creativity, and utility tools. It provides access to applications spanning categories, includi#241#1,1810.05%0.00%Traditional
Nexudusnexudus.comWorkflow AutomationNexudus is a platform for managing coworking and flexible workspaces. It offers solutions for automating operations, streamlining workflows, supporting members, and scaling up. With features such as a#244#4360.05%0.02%Traditional
Simply.comsimply.comHosting & DeploymentSimply.com is a platform designed to provide domain registration and web hosting services for individuals and businesses. It offers users the ability to register domain names, host websites, and manag#246#1,0030.05%0.01%Traditional
Katanakatanamrp.comInventory ManagementKatana is a platform designed for manufacturing and inventory management purposes. It is tailored to meet the needs of small and medium-sized businesses, offering solutions for the management of produ#250#1540.06%0.10%Traditional
TeamViewerteamviewer.comOtherTeamViewer serves as an all-in-one solution for remote support, remote access, and online meetings. It allows users to remotely assist customers, collaborate with colleagues, stay connected with their#251#1630.05%0.08%Traditional
RingCentralringcentral.comCommunicationRingCentral is a platform that offers intelligent communication solutions for businesses. They provide a range of features and capabilities to help businesses solve various communication-related probl#261#5520.05%0.02%AI-Embedded
LastPasslastpass.comSecurityLastPass is a freemium password manager that stores encrypted passwords online.#277#1000.04%0.14%Traditional
ZeroSSLzerossl.comInfrastructureZeroSSL offers SSL certificate issuance and management services. It provides 90-day SSL certificates with validation options and supports automation through ACME integrations and a REST API for certif#294#1,0670.04%0.01%Traditional
Parallelsparallels.comOtherParallels develops cross-platform virtualization and automation solutions that allow users to access applications, files, and computers.#298#4540.04%0.02%Traditional
afi.aiafi.aiInfrastructureAfi offers intelligent data protection, purpose-built for the Cloud and in the Cloud.#301#3430.04%0.03%AI-Native
Devycedevyce.comOtherDevyce is a company offering cloud-based phone solutions, providing virtual mobile and landline numbers accessible via an app on smartphones. It enables businesses to manage communication efficiently #302#1,3490.04%0.00%Traditional
Krispkrisp.aiProductivityKrisp is a platform that aims to improve the productivity of online meetings through its AI-powered features. The product offers two main solutions: AI Voice Clarity and AI Meeting Assistant. AI Voice#311#6250.04%0.01%AI-Native
DMARCLYdmarcly.comSIEM & Threat DetectionDMARCLY is a platform for monitoring and securing email authentication through SPF, DKIM, and DMARC protocols. It aims to prevent email spoofing and phishing, providing visibility into email authentic#324#1,2860.04%0.00%Traditional
Intruderintruder.ioOtherIntruder is a platform that offers continuous vulnerability management and attack surface monitoring, making it easy for companies to secure their systems. The product helps businesses address the pro#325#2650.04%0.05%Traditional
DigiCertdigicert.comIdentity & Access (IAM)DigiCert is a public Certificate Authority (CA) that issues and manages digital identity credentials. It runs the technical infrastructure needed to generate, sign, and revoke cryptographic keys that #333#1550.04%0.09%Traditional
VisualCronvisualcron.comDesignVisualCron is a Windows automation tool that schedules tasks, integrates systems, and processes files using protocols like SFTP and SQL.#340#800.04%0.16%Traditional
Twingatetwingate.comInfrastructureTwingate is a platform that provides Zero Trust Network Access by creating secure connections to protected resources. It manages access requests, offers access control, integrates with identity provid#344#3340.03%0.04%Traditional
ExpressVPNexpressvpn.comSecurityExpressVPN is a high-speed, secure, and anonymous VPN service that helps users protect their online privacy and security. The product solves the business problem of protecting sensitive data and onlin#357#9990.03%0.01%Traditional
Aikidoaikido.devCloud Security (CSPM)Aikido is a security platform that focuses on identifying and prioritizing vulnerabilities in source code and cloud infrastructure. #364#1310.03%0.11%Traditional
Network Solutionsnetworksolutions.comInfrastructureNetwork Solutions is a provider of domain name services and web hosting.#367#1,1270.03%0.00%Traditional
NinjaOneninjaone.comInfrastructureNinjaOne is a unified IT management platform designed for endpoint management, monitoring, patching, and automation. It supports IT teams and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in managing and maintaini#376#1340.03%0.11%Traditional
Zapmailzapmail.aiMarketingZapmail is a team-focused email platform that combines traditional email with collaboration tools like channels and AI assistance#384#1,0160.03%0.01%AI-Native
Detectifydetectify.comOtherDetectify is a SaaS product that offers a complete External Attack Surface Management (EASM) platform for AppSec and ProdSec teams. It helps organizations cover their external attack surface through r#386#5500.03%0.02%Traditional
AfterShipaftership.comShipping & LogisticsAfterShip is a platform specializing in post-purchase customer experience solutions. Their suite of products addresses diverse post-purchase operations, including tracking, returns management, estimat#414#4530.03%0.02%AI-Embedded
Dashlanedashlane.comSecurityDashlane is a platform that manages passwords and personal data for users and businesses. It features tools that generate and store passwords, and autofill them for various online services. The platfo#420#2910.03%0.04%Traditional
Criiptocriipto.comHRCriipto enables businesses to seamlessly and securely weave real user identity into their digital services and processes.#433#1,1020.03%0.01%Traditional
Joangetjoan.comScheduling & CalendarJoan is a solution for managing meeting rooms and scheduling resources in offices. It offers devices and software to display meeting information, book rooms, and optimize workspace utilization, aiming#436#5080.03%0.02%Traditional
dmarciandmarcian.comOtherdmarcian offers a platform designed to provide organizations control over how their email domains are used, emphasizing security against fraudulent activities like phishing and malware through the man#441#1,2060.03%0.00%Traditional

IT software spend by category

CategoryProductsPopularity shareSpend share
IT & Security3733.83%3.77%
Collaboration & Productivity1131.55%1.42%
Engineering & DevOps550.91%0.32%
Operations & Supply Chain1670.79%0.88%
Data & Analytics170.04%0.11%
Marketing & Growth60.04%0.01%
Legal, Risk & Compliance70.03%0.07%
People Ops & Talent20.03%0.01%
Customer Success & Support60.02%0.01%
AI Platforms & Model Ops30.02%0.00%
Finance & Accounting40.01%0.01%
Sales & Revenue20.00%0.00%

IT popularity share over time

IT / Ops tools currently hold 7.3% popularity share and 6.6% spend share of the tracked SaaS market; the interactive chart on this page tracks the month-by-month trend.

Rising tools in IT stacks

ProductWebsiteSubcategoryDescriptionPopularity rankSpend rankPopularity shareSpend shareAI classification
Agenticagentic.aiAI PlatformAgentic provides autonomous AI agents that connect to tools, APIs and data sources to automate workflows and complete complex tasks for teams and organizations.#853#1,7550.01%0.00%AI-Native
NetBirdnetbird.ioNetwork & VPNNetBird is an open-source networking platform that enables the creation of point-to-point encrypted overlay networks across cloud, on-premises and device infrastructure. It provides management of peer#802#4680.01%0.02%Traditional
VyprVPNvyprvpn.comSecurityVyprVPN is a VPN provider.#1,168#4650.01%0.02%Traditional
Zapmailzapmail.aiMarketingZapmail is a team-focused email platform that combines traditional email with collaboration tools like channels and AI assistance#384#1,0160.03%0.01%AI-Native
resynced.ioresynced.ioETL & Data Pipelinesresynced.io is an integration platform that synchronizes data between different applications (for example Google Sheets, monday.com, Notion, Smartsheet, HubSpot, etc.), allowing users to map fields an#1,353#2,2740.01%0.00%Traditional

Frequently asked questions

What software do IT teams use most in 2026?

Zoom is the most-used tool in IT team stacks (0.9% market share), followed by 1Password and n8n, based on real purchasing data from Cledara.

How many tools does a typical IT team use?

Cledara tracks 755 products in active use by IT teams across 12 categories. The full ranked list above updates monthly.

Which tools are IT teams adopting right now?

Agentic and NetBird are the fastest-rising tools in IT stacks over the last 90 days by rank velocity.

Where does this data come from?

From anonymized, aggregated software purchasing data across companies that manage their software with Cledara — real payments, not surveys. Last updated 27 July 2026, 17:44 UTC.

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