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The Best HR Software for Startups I’m Adding for 2025

If you are looking for the right HR software stack for your startup, this guide is for you. I’ve started a half dozen companies over the last 10 years and things are SO much easier today. When it comes to HR software, there’s some excellent choices to get started quickly and – most importantly – ... Read more

9 Best Trainual Alternatives for Team Training and Onboarding

When you’re trying to scale a business or get a growing team on the same page, training matters. But it’s not just about having SOPs buried in Google Docs or making everyone sit through the same Zoom call. You need a system, and ideally, you need one that doesn’t cost a fortune or take weeks ... Read more

5 Top Alternatives to Greenhouse 

Greenhouse is a big name in applicant tracking systems (ATS). With a sleek interface, powerful integrations, and automation features, it’s easy to see why so many companies use it. But it’s not always the best fit, especially if you’re working with a tighter budget or don’t need all the fancy features that come with their ... Read more

Top Mangomint Alternatives to Consider in 2026

Mangomint has a lot of potential for spa and salon owners. There are so many things to like about it, particularly the quick customer service response and all of the extra features that you get, even with lower tiers of service. Unfortunately, they missed out on some key features that can leave clients disappointed.  So, ... Read more

Mangomint vs Boulevard: How Do they Compare?

In my experience working with spa software I have dealt with a lot of glitches and limitations, not just for myself as the employee but for our customers.  Boulevard was introduced as a new option in 2016, and Manogmint the year after. And industry chatter seems to think both solutions have a substantial leg up ... Read more

Vagaro Alternatives to Try Instead

Vagaro is a solid all-in-one platform for appointment booking, payments, and marketing, especially for salons, spas, and fitness businesses. But it’s not without its issues. If, like others, your experience has been riddled with glitches, poor customer service, and a headache of an interface, it might be time to look into alternatives. Having worked with ... Read more

Vagaro vs Boulevard: Picking the Easiest Software for Your Spa

Having worked with spa software for several years, I am intimately familiar with the headaches that glitches and complicated interfaces can cause, not just for businesses, but for clients too. Thankfully, spa and salon software is continually evolving.  Vagaro has been around since 2009, but Boulevard, a new spa and salon software, hit the market ... Read more

Guidde vs WalkMe: A Comparison

If you want something simple, fast to use, and affordable for small to mid-sized teams, Guidde is the clear winner. WalkMe, on the other hand, is built for large enterprises that need advanced automation, in-app guidance, and deep analytics. Here’s a side-by-side look at what each platform offers so you can quickly see which one ... Read more

8 Best Workable Alternatives: Find a Hiring Tool That Actually Works for You

Workable is a solid hiring tool a lot of people love (and for good reasons), but the truth is that it’s not for everyone. It could be too pricey, too complicated, or just not built for the kind of hiring you do. But it doesn’t matter why you’re not happy with it: the good news ... Read more
Best Loom alternatives

My Favorite Loom Alternatives (that I really use)

Looking for a better Loom alternative? If your team needs quick, easy, and reliable video recording for training, onboarding, or async communication, Guidde is the one I keep coming back to. It’s simple to use, generates AI-powered videos and text guides, and handles both web and desktop workflows without a headache. As someone managing international ... Read more
Ninja Gig

Ninja Gig: I tested this ATS, does it stack up?

Ninja Gig is solid, user-friendly recruitment software best suited for SMBs (Small—to medium-sized businesses), recruitment agencies, and organizations. It’s ideal for organizations looking to simplify and automate the recruitment process without the complexity or cost of enterprise-level solutions. I’ve worked on both sides of the recruitment software world and used multiple platforms. I can tell ... Read more

My Take on Connecteam vs When I Work Compared

If you are trying to figure out if When I Work or Connecteam is the right fit for your operation, you are in the right place. I’ve been testing out a variety of deskless team management applications as the space has been evolving quickly recently. You can read more in my hands-on assessment of Connecteam, ... Read more

My Connecteam vs Homebase Experience Compared

Are you trying to figure out if Connecteam or Homebase is right for your hourly or “deskless” business, you are in the right place. I went deep in my hands-on Connecteam review and then compared it directly to Deputy, but Homebase was next on my list. It’s one of the top field service management platforms ... Read more

Best Connecteam Integrations to Start With (and my wishlist)

If you are trying to figure out what the optimal integrations are for Connecteam, you are in the right spot. In my original review of Connecteam, I noted a number of important payroll and accounting integrations. I’ll walk through exactly how to integrate these and how I’d rank them in terms of usefulness. I’ll also ... Read more

My Take on Deel vs Oyster HR Compared

If you want to figure out if Deel or Oyster HR is better for your business, you are in the right spot. I’ve used both platforms over the last two years and I generally like both EOR systems. That said, there are some significant nuances and additional features that are not obvious up front. In ... Read more

Connecteam vs Deputy: My Take on When to Use Each

If you are in the market for a field service management platform, Deputy and Connecteam might be near the top of your list. With good reason! I’ve tested out both of these “deskless” work management systems and (so far) have also published a full review of Connecteam (if you are interested in a deep dive). ... Read more

The Best HR Software for Startups I’m Adding for 2025

9 Best Trainual Alternatives for Team Training and Onboarding

5 Top Alternatives to Greenhouse 

Top Mangomint Alternatives to Consider in 2026

Mangomint vs Boulevard: How Do they Compare?

Vagaro Alternatives to Try Instead

Vagaro vs Boulevard: Picking the Easiest Software for Your Spa

Guidde vs WalkMe: A Comparison

8 Best Workable Alternatives: Find a Hiring Tool That Actually Works for You

My Favorite Loom Alternatives (that I really use)

Ninja Gig: I tested this ATS, does it stack up?

My Take on Connecteam vs When I Work Compared

My Connecteam vs Homebase Experience Compared

Best Connecteam Integrations to Start With (and my wishlist)

My Take on Deel vs Oyster HR Compared

Connecteam vs Deputy: My Take on When to Use Each

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5 Top Alternatives to Greenhouse 

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By Ewen Finser

Greenhouse is a big name in applicant tracking systems (ATS). With a sleek interface, powerful integrations, and automation features, it’s easy to see why so ...

Vagaro Alternatives to Try Instead

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By Lacey Jackson

Vagaro is a solid all-in-one platform for appointment booking, payments, and marketing, especially for salons, spas, and fitness businesses. But it’s not without its issues. ...

Guidde vs WalkMe: A Comparison

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By Ewen Finser

If you want something simple, fast to use, and affordable for small to mid-sized teams, Guidde is the clear winner. WalkMe, on the other hand, ...

Best Loom alternatives

My Favorite Loom Alternatives (that I really use)

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By Tarryn Menzies, PMP, AgilePM

Looking for a better Loom alternative? If your team needs quick, easy, and reliable video recording for training, onboarding, or async communication, Guidde is the ...

Ninja Gig

Ninja Gig: I tested this ATS, does it stack up?

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By Tarryn Menzies, PMP, AgilePM

Ninja Gig is solid, user-friendly recruitment software best suited for SMBs (Small—to medium-sized businesses), recruitment agencies, and organizations. It’s ideal for organizations looking to simplify ...

My Take on Deel vs Oyster HR Compared

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By Ewen Finser

If you want to figure out if Deel or Oyster HR is better for your business, you are in the right spot. I’ve used both ...

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