Best Tools

On average, founders use 37 tools to run the day to day operations of their business. There are thousands of tools out there, but what are the best ones?

In all of our interviews, we survey what tools founders are actually using. Here is the data.

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ProjectionHub

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ProjectionHub provides financial projection templates, DIY projection software, and custom CPA support for raising capital and business planning. Learn more ➜

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Quickbooks

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#1 most used in accounting tools

Manage your accounting, get invoices paid on time, accept payments & much more. Learn more ➜

431 successful founders are using Quickbooks

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Xero

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#3 most used in accounting tools

QuickBooks alternative. Use Xero accounting software to manage invoicing, bank reconciliation, bookkeeping & more. Learn more ➜

117 successful founders are using Xero

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Sage

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Business management software subscription-based product published by Sage Group and sold in the United States. Learn more ➜

16 successful founders are using Sage

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Wave

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#4 most used in accounting tools

Award-winning free accounting software and seamlessly integrated financial services. Learn more ➜

49 successful founders are using Wave

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SimpleKeep

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Online service that provides you with a dedicated bookkeeping team to handle your bookkeeping, tax, payroll. Learn more ➜

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Google Sheets

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#2 most used in accounting tools

Web-based spreadsheets. Learn more ➜

185 successful founders are using Google Sheets

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Freshbooks

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#5 most used in accounting tools

Send invoices, track time, manage receipts, expenses, and accept credit cards. Learn more ➜

27 successful founders are using Freshbooks

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Billy

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Vi gør regnskab og bogføring nemmere for selvstændige med Danmarks letteste regnskabsprogram. Learn more ➜

2 successful founders are using Billy

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Receipt Bank

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Accounting and bookkeeping platform. Learn more ➜

5 successful founders are using Receipt Bank

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Exact

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Cloud business software for SMEs and accountants. Learn more ➜

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MYOB

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Tax, accounting, and other business services software to small and medium businesses. Learn more ➜

4 successful founders are using MYOB

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A2X

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Accounting software for Amazon sellers. Learn more ➜

5 successful founders are using A2X

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bench

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Pairs you with a team of professional bookkeepers to do your bookkeeping. Learn more ➜

14 successful founders are using bench

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Orion

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Software solutions for the rental and hire industry. Learn more ➜

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Beanninjas

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Bookkeeping and unlimited Xero support with fixed monthly packages. Learn more ➜

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Justworks

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We envision a world in which starting, running, and joining a business is accessible for all. Learn more ➜

4 successful founders are using Justworks

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ADP

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Offers industry-leading online payroll and HR solutions, plus tax, compliance, benefit administration and more. Learn more ➜

6 successful founders are using ADP

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Zenefits

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Online HCM software gives your team a single place to manage all of your HR needs - payroll, benefits, compliance, and more. Learn more ➜

4 successful founders are using Zenefits

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GetDivvy

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Simplify expenses & expense report filing with Divvy expense report app, expense report software, & expense tracking software for budgets & expenses. Learn more ➜