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- Sales Automation
Best CRM Platforms For Every Business Type
Compare 50+ CRM platforms by industry & budget. Find the cheapest options, enterprise solutions & best B2C tools. See our top pick.
- Marketing Automation
ActiveCampaign vs HubSpot (2026): Which Should You Choose?
I've sent 124,000+ emails through ActiveCampaign and run HubSpot across two ventures since 2018. Here's which one to pick in 2026 — and when.
- Marketing Automation
ActiveCampaign vs Mailchimp (2026): I've Used Both for Years
I've sent 124,000+ emails through ActiveCampaign across eight companies, and tried Mailchimp before it. Here's the honest 2026 comparison.
- HR Automation
8 Best Breezy HR Alternatives in 2026 (We Used Breezy 5 Years)
We ran hiring on Breezy HR for over five years. Here are the eight alternatives I'd actually switch to — by scenario, budget and pricing model.
- Marketing Automation
Demio vs Livestorm (2026): Which Webinar Platform Wins?
I compare Demio and Livestorm on live, automated and engagement features to help you pick the right webinar platform for your team in 2026.
- Marketing Automation
Klaviyo vs Omnisend (2026): Which Is Better for eCommerce?
I've tested both platforms across our eCommerce ventures. Here's where Omnisend beats Klaviyo, where it doesn't, and what switching actually involves.
- Marketing Automation
10 Best Mailchimp Alternatives in 2026 (Tested & Compared)
I've tested every major Mailchimp alternative since 2014. Here are the 10 I'd actually switch to — and the one case where I'd stay put.
- HR Automation
10 Best Applicant Tracking Systems for Small Businesses
We tested 10 applicant tracking systems for startups and small businesses. See our ranked picks for 2026 with pricing, pros/cons, and real-world experience.
- Marketing Automation
7 Top AI Email Marketing Automation Tools in 2026
I tested seven AI email marketing platforms across our portfolio companies. Here's where each one earns its keep — and where the AI is mostly window dressing.
- Marketing Automation
7 Best Enterprise Email Marketing Platforms for 2026
We've sent 764,000+ emails through these enterprise email and CRM platforms over 14 years. Our take on which earn the price tag, which don't, and where the trade-offs sit.
- HR Automation
Breezy HR Review (2026): We Tested it with 900+ Job Applications
Breezy HR review based on hiring six members of staff and processing 900+ applications. Pipelines, AI screening, automation — what works and what doesn't.
- Marketing Automation
GetResponse Review: Tested for 16 Years Across Three Plan Restructures
GetResponse review based on 16 years of hands-on use, including the 2025 plan restructure. Honest take on pricing, AI features, automation, webinars and deliverability.