Capterra
Type of site | Private company |
|---|---|
| Available in | Multiple language |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Founder(s) | Michael Ortner Rakesh Chilakapati |
| Parent | G2 |
| URL | www.capterra.com |
| Current status | Active |
Capterra, Inc. based in Arlington, Virginia,[1] is a free online marketplace vendor that serves as an intermediary between buyers and technology vendors within the software industry. The company assists consumers with selecting software for their needs with user reviews and research.
The company uses a pay-per-click model.[2] Vendors can bid on the basis of software category and listing position. All these platforms have paid listing as well as organic listings based on reviews.
History
[edit ]The company was founded in 1999 by Michael Ortner and Rakesh Chilakapati.[3] Capterra was on the list of the Inc. magazine's 2007 ranking of the 500 fastest-growing private U.S. companies.[4] By the end of 2007, there were nearly 10,000 software vendors advertised on the website.[2] In 2009, the site allowed software users to leave reviews.[5] [6]
In September 2015, Capterra was acquired by Gartner for 206ドル.2 million.[7]
In August 2019, Capterra is reported to have delivered 1 million software reviews on its platform.[8]
In January 2026, G2, a Chicago-based software insights platform company, announced plans to acquire Capterra along with two other Gartner-owned companies, Software Advice and GetApp.[9] [10] The acquisition closed on February 5, 2026, for approximately 110ドル million.[11]
Surveys
[edit ]In 2018, Capterra conducted a Top Tech Trends survey [12] on how small businesses manage technology investments [13] and consider project management software.[14] [15] [16]
In 2020, Capterra conducted a series of surveys to analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the software business, including digital payments[17] [18] and tech industry employment.[19]
Industry recognition
[edit ]- Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Business 2007-2009[4]
- Radius.com Best B2B Holiday Campaigns 2013[20]
- Interactive Media Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Software Industry, 2008 and 2009[21]
- Ranked #25 on the Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fantastic 50, 2007[22]
See also
[edit ]References
[edit ]- ^ Rosen, James (2015年03月27日). "Economists Credit Small Business 'Gazelles' With Job Creation". Fox News. Retrieved 2019年09月12日.
- ^ a b "Online resource finds, compares software". CONTRACTOR. 2007年12月01日. Retrieved 2019年09月24日.
- ^ "Meet Mike Ortner: Founder of Capterra". SENT Network. Retrieved 2026年01月16日.
- ^ a b "Inc 5000 Capterra Profile".
- ^ Barrett, Amy (2010年09月01日). "The Case for User Reviews". Inc.com. Archived from the original on 2010年08月27日. Retrieved 2019年09月12日.
- ^ Heath, Thomas. "The Yelp of business software' springs out of ping-pong culture at Virginia company". Washington Post. Archived from the original on 2014年11月03日.
- ^ Leforestier, Ludovic (2017年01月20日). "2017, a tectonic year for influencer relations? A world post Gartner + CEB and IDC sold". Institute of Industry Analyst Relations (IIAR). Retrieved 2019年06月05日.
- ^ "Capterra Delivers 1 Million Verified Software Reviews to Help Organizations Make Better Purchasing Decisions".
- ^ Stanciuc, Ana-Maria (2026年01月29日). "G2 bold move with major acquisition from Gartner". TNW | Investors-Funding. Retrieved 2026年02月09日.
- ^ Chowdhry, Amit (2026年01月30日). "G2 To Buy Capterra, Software Advice, And GetApp From Gartner". Pulse 2.0. Retrieved 2026年02月09日.
- ^ "Gartner 110ドルM sale of Digital Markets division in latest SEC filing". The Next Web . 2026年02月12日. Retrieved 2026年05月11日.
- ^ Pearson, Bryan. "Walmart, Lowe's And Others Are Getting Real About Training: How Immersive Tech Works". Forbes. Retrieved 2019年12月13日.
- ^ Lesonsky, Rieva (2019年01月09日). "What to Expect in 2019: Technology Business Trends". SmallBizDaily. Retrieved 2019年09月19日.
- ^ O'Loughlin, Eileen. "The 3 Biggest Project Management Trends in 2019 (and How to Use Them in Planning for 2020)". Home Business.
- ^ Lesonsky, Rieva. "Are You Addicted to Work?, Retail App Use Surges 50%, How to Argue Productively and Other Things Entrepreneurs Need to Know". Small Biz Daily. Archived from the original on 2020年09月28日.
- ^ DeNisco Rayome, Alison (July 10, 2019). "Project management software: 7 biggest factors to consider before buying". TechRepublic. Retrieved 2019年09月19日.
- ^ "5 ways coronavirus has forever changed cash". Payments Source.
- ^ "COMMENTARY: Covid-19 Changed Demand for Cashless Payments. Are Small Businesses Ready?". Digital Transactions.
- ^ "Job openings among 40 industries down 1.5% during coronavirus pandemic". TechRepublic.
- ^ Fugere, Lisa. "The Best B2B Holiday Marketing Campaigns You Didn't Know About". Radius.com. Archived from the original on 4 August 2016. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
- ^ "Interactive Media Awards: Capterra". Interactive Media Awards, Inc. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
- ^ "Fantastic 50 2007" (PDF). Goodman & Co., Virginia Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 31 January 2014.