Every product we have reviewed

Pipedrive does one thing extremely well, which is move deals through a pipeline, and it is the easiest CRM in this list to get a team to adopt.

SAP Business One brings SAP's discipline to smaller businesses, with strong financials and a wide partner network, though localisation depends on the partner.

LabourNet sells software alongside industrial relations, health and safety and skills development services, which is a different proposition to a pure HR platform.

Wrike combines solid project management with proofing and approval tools for creative work, which is where it beats more general competitors.

SYSPRO is a South African founded manufacturing and distribution ERP with deep production capability and a long established local support network.

Smartsheet keeps the spreadsheet grid and adds dependencies, resource management and automation, which suits construction, engineering and formal project offices.

Freshsales offers built in telephony, sensible automation and a free tier, sitting between Pipedrive and Zoho on both capability and price.

FreshBooks is the best invoicing and time billing experience available, but it is billed in US dollars and does not carry South African VAT compliance.

PaySoft is a long standing South African payroll used heavily in manufacturing, agriculture and security, with strong shift and wage handling.

NetSuite is the most established cloud ERP available, strong on multi entity consolidation and reporting, with pricing and renewals that require careful management.