5 SaaS Companies Your Business Should Know About

The software as a service platform is changing the way we do business. Most employees use 8 or more SaaS apps for their job.The future is in an integrated ecosystem where countless software structures work in tandem with each other. But with so many SaaS companies on the market, it can be hard to find the one that's right for you. Here are five of the best.

Slack

Founded by Cal Henderson and Stewart Butterfield

If it seems like every modern business has integrated Slack into their workplace, there's a good reason for that. What may on the surface appear to be a basic chat service, not altogether different from the messaging apps of old, is in actuality a slick interface for facilitating every layer of your business' communications. The easy methodology for creating new channels keeps your communications segregated and uncluttered, and Slack is unparalleled when it comes to integrating with other SaaS platforms. There are few better tools to use when you're looking for a landing dock for your interoffice interactions.

Womply

Founded by Toby Scammell

Running a modern business means more robust engagement with your customers, and the Womply platform provides you with all the tools you need for meaningful outreach. This customer relationship management platform consolidates reputation, customer, and business management all in one place and helps you maintain the loyalty of your customers once you've reeled them in.

Hotjar

Founded by David Darmanin

Creating a sense of loyalty with your customers is excellent, but if you're looking for a comprehensive understanding of how your customers interact with your website, you're going to want to add Hotjar to your toolkit. This neat little platform lets you see how your users engage with your site through a unique heat map of each of your pages. You can see what gets the most clicks and where the mouse lingers so you can more effectively create a site that draws your visitors in.

Calendly

Founded by Tope Awotona

While Google Calendar may be a great personal tool, it's simply not powerful enough to meet the demands of full-scale businesses. That's where Calendly comes in. The bright and streamlined calendar interface conceals a surprisingly robust scheduling tool that adapts incredibly well to the needs of any kind of business and integrates seamlessly with major platforms like Zapier and SalesForce.

Patriot

Founded by Mike Kappel

There's no need to rely on complicated spreadsheets and traditional software to oversee your payroll and accounting when you have Patriot. This money management platform tracks all of your vital financial records and automates the complicated stuff. You can trust that your taxes are in order, and your staff can rest easy knowing they'll receive accurate checks on time every time.