Welcome to SoftGuide
SoftGuide is your trusted partner in navigating the ever-evolving world of business and industry software. Since 1996, we have operated one of the most successful B2B software marketplaces in the German-speaking world - connecting organizations, public institutions, and companies with tailored software and IT service providers.
Our mission:
We build bridges - between challenges and solutions, between software seekers and IT vendors - neutral, transparent, and with measurable value.
At SoftGuide, we combine in-depth industry expertise with a strong commitment to objectivity and innovation. Our interdisciplinary team includes software experts, content editors, and customer consultants - all working to support you in finding the right software solution.
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Independence
We are vendor-neutral and free from third-party interests.
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Transparency
All listings and services are comprehensible and reliable.
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Innovation
We constantly improve our platform to meet current trends.
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Customer Focus
Your business goals guide our work.
Our history
We started in 1996 by distributing software directories on floppy disks and later on CD-ROMs. Early on, we saw the potential of the internet and transformed into a fully digital platform. While storage media may have changed, our mission remains: helping companies find the right software.
Launch of the first software guide on floppy disk
Conversion to an online portal (softguide.de)
Software catalogue on CD
1 million enquiries
Launch of softguide.com
Expansion to include the IT service provider guide
Relaunch of softguide.de and softguide.com
Software tips - Guide with tips and explanations on selecting business software, industry solutions and other commercial software products
Software research - Professional, neutral and free search by IT experts for suitable software, taking into account current software trends
1500 software searches / tenders
3000 software searches / tenders
More than 63,000 software solutions in the database
What We Do
SoftGuide is more than a directory - we are a dynamic connector in the software ecosystem. We offer:
Software Search Service
Personalized support based on real business needs
Software Categories
Filterable by industry, function, or platform
Vendor Visibility
We enable over 400 daily interactions between vendors and potential buyers
Software profiles
Detailed company and product descriptions with features, prices, references, and technical data - ideal for making informed comparisons.
Think of SoftGuide as your 24/7 digital sales consultant - efficient, focused, and always up to date.
Why Choose SoftGuide?
SoftGuide offers added value for searchers and providers - efficiently, transparently and practically.
Detailed product information
Precise, structured descriptions based on supplier information - objective and comparable.
Individual expert
support
Anonymous tenders, fast results and structured responses from suppliers to your enquiry.
High reach &
contacts
Around 400 qualified contacts every day - transparently viewable via our traffic monitor.
Neutral &
independent
As a completely independent platform, we guarantee an objective presentation of all information - without influence from third parties. Our goal is to create a sound and reliable basis for decision-making.
Trustworthy &
transparent
Trust is the foundation of our work. SoftGuide stands for clarity, transparency and reliability - qualities that are valued by both providers and users alike.
Technologically up-to-date & future-oriented
We continuously monitor the software market and constantly adapt our platform to new developments - so that you always benefit from the latest trends and innovations.