Software Stocks: Software and SaaS Companies to Watch

Software Stocks Overview 

Software has become one of the largest and most important segments of the technology industry. Public software companies range from established enterprise technology giants to specialized cloud platforms, cybersecurity providers, developer tools and subscription-based SaaS businesses.

The growth of cloud computing has also changed how software is sold. Many companies that historically licensed software now generate recurring revenue through subscriptions, while newer companies have built their businesses around software delivered entirely through the cloud.

Below is a selection of publicly traded software and SaaS companies across several major areas of the industry.

Software Stocks List

Enterprise Software Stocks

Microsoft ($MSFT)

Microsoft is one of the world's largest software companies. Its software portfolio includes Windows, Microsoft 365, Dynamics, developer tools and numerous enterprise applications, while its Azure cloud platform provides infrastructure and software services to businesses worldwide.

Oracle ($ORCL)

Oracle develops database software, enterprise applications and cloud infrastructure. Its products are widely used for financial management, human resources, supply-chain operations, databases and other mission-critical enterprise workloads.

SAP ($SAP)

SAP develops enterprise software used by businesses to manage finance, supply chains, human resources, procurement and other operations. The company has increasingly moved its customers toward cloud-based versions of its enterprise applications.

IBM ($IBM)

IBM operates a large enterprise software business alongside its consulting and infrastructure operations. Its software portfolio includes Red Hat, automation, data, artificial intelligence, security and hybrid-cloud technologies.

Salesforce ($CRM)

Salesforce is a major provider of cloud-based customer relationship management software. Its platform has expanded beyond sales management into marketing, customer service, analytics, collaboration, data management and artificial intelligence.

ServiceNow ($NOW)

ServiceNow provides cloud software used by organizations to automate workflows and manage business processes. Its platform is widely used across information technology, customer service, human resources, security and other enterprise functions.

Workday ($WDAY)

Workday develops cloud-based software for human resources, payroll, financial management and business planning. Its products are primarily used by large and mid-sized organizations.

Atlassian ($TEAM)

Atlassian develops collaboration, project-management and software-development tools including Jira and Confluence. Its products are widely used by software developers, technology departments and broader business teams.

Intuit ($INTU)

Intuit develops financial and business software including QuickBooks, TurboTax, Credit Karma and Mailchimp. Its products serve consumers, accountants and small and medium-sized businesses.

SaaS and Business Software Stocks

HubSpot ($HUBS)

HubSpot provides cloud-based software for marketing, sales, customer service and customer relationship management. Its platform is especially popular among small and mid-sized businesses.

DocuSign ($DOCU)

DocuSign develops digital agreement software best known for electronic signatures. Its platform also supports contract preparation, workflow, document management and other agreement-related business processes.

Zoom Communications ($ZM)

Zoom provides cloud-based communications software including video meetings, phone systems, team messaging and contact-center products. The company has expanded its platform beyond videoconferencing into broader workplace collaboration.

monday.com ($MNDY)

monday.com operates a cloud-based work-management platform used to organize projects, workflows, customer relationships and software-development processes. Customers can configure the platform around a wide variety of business functions.

Asana ($ASAN)

Asana develops collaborative work-management software that helps teams organize projects, tasks and workflows. The company has increasingly incorporated automation and artificial intelligence into its platform.

Cloud, Data and Developer Software Stocks

Snowflake ($SNOW)

Snowflake provides a cloud data platform that allows organizations to store, process, analyze and share large volumes of data. Its software is used for analytics, application development and artificial-intelligence workloads.

Datadog ($DDOG)

Datadog provides cloud monitoring, security and observability software. Its platform helps businesses monitor applications, servers, networks, databases and other components of modern technology environments.

MongoDB ($MDB)

MongoDB develops database software built around its document-oriented database platform. The company offers both self-managed software and the cloud-based MongoDB Atlas service.

Elastic ($ESTC)

Elastic develops search and data software built around Elasticsearch and related technologies. Its platform is used for enterprise search, observability, security and analysis of large data sets.

Confluent ($CFLT)

Confluent develops a data-streaming platform based around Apache Kafka technology. Its software helps organizations move, process and connect continuously generated data across applications and systems.

GitLab ($GTLB)

GitLab provides a software-development and DevSecOps platform used to plan, build, test, secure and deploy software. Its platform brings multiple stages of the software-development lifecycle into a unified environment.

Cloudflare ($NET)

Cloudflare operates a global cloud platform providing content delivery, networking, application security and developer services. Its software and network infrastructure sit between users, applications and the public internet.

Dynatrace ($DT)

Dynatrace develops observability software used to monitor applications, cloud infrastructure and digital services. Its platform helps technology teams identify performance problems and automate responses across complex computing environments.

JFrog ($FROG)

JFrog provides software-development tools focused on managing and delivering software packages and application components. Its platform supports developers throughout the process of building, securing and releasing software.

PagerDuty ($PD)

PagerDuty provides digital operations software used by technology teams to detect incidents, coordinate responses and maintain the reliability of applications and online services.

UiPath ($PATH)

UiPath develops automation software that helps organizations automate repetitive business processes. Its platform combines robotic process automation with artificial intelligence, workflow tools and software agents.

Cybersecurity Software Stocks

Palo Alto Networks ($PANW)

Palo Alto Networks develops cybersecurity products covering networks, cloud environments, applications and security operations. Its business has increasingly shifted toward integrated software platforms and subscription-based security services.

CrowdStrike ($CRWD)

CrowdStrike provides cloud-based cybersecurity software centered on its Falcon platform. Its products cover endpoint security, identity protection, cloud security, threat intelligence and security operations.

Fortinet ($FTNT)

Fortinet develops cybersecurity products spanning network security, firewalls, secure networking, cloud security and security operations. Its business combines security hardware with a substantial software and subscription-services portfolio.

Zscaler ($ZS)

Zscaler provides cloud-based security software designed to protect users, applications and data without relying on traditional corporate network boundaries. Its platform is closely associated with zero-trust security architecture.

Okta ($OKTA)

Okta develops identity and access-management software that allows organizations to control how employees and customers access applications and online services.

CyberArk ($CYBR)

CyberArk develops identity-security software with a longstanding focus on protecting privileged accounts and credentials. Its platform has expanded into broader workforce, machine and cloud identity security.

SentinelOne ($S)

SentinelOne provides cybersecurity software for endpoints, cloud workloads and enterprise data. Its platform uses automation and artificial intelligence to detect and respond to security threats.

Tenable ($TENB)

Tenable develops cybersecurity software that helps organizations identify vulnerabilities and understand exposure across networks, cloud environments and other technology assets.

Varonis Systems ($VRNS)

Varonis develops data-security software focused on protecting sensitive business information. Its platform helps organizations discover data, monitor access and reduce security risks associated with permissions and user activity.

Rubrik ($RBRK)

Rubrik provides cloud-based data-security and recovery software. Its platform is designed to protect enterprise data from ransomware, operational failures and other threats while supporting backup and recovery operations.

Creative, Design and Engineering Software Stocks

Adobe ($ADBE)

Adobe develops creative, document and digital-experience software. Its major products include Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Acrobat and the broader Creative Cloud and Document Cloud platforms.

Autodesk ($ADSK)

Autodesk develops design software used across architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing and entertainment. Major products include AutoCAD, Revit, Fusion and Maya.

PTC ($PTC)

PTC develops engineering software used for product design, product lifecycle management and industrial operations. Its products help manufacturers design and manage complex physical products.

Bentley Systems ($BSY)

Bentley Systems develops engineering software used to design, build and operate infrastructure such as roads, bridges, utilities, industrial facilities and transportation systems.

Figma ($FIG)

Figma provides collaborative design software used by product designers, developers and other teams to create and manage digital interfaces and design systems. Its browser-based platform emphasizes real-time collaboration.

Vertical and Industry Software Stocks

Veeva Systems ($VEEV)

Veeva Systems provides cloud software specifically for the life-sciences industry. Its products support customer management, clinical operations, regulatory processes, quality management and other pharmaceutical and biotechnology workflows.

Procore Technologies ($PCOR)

Procore develops cloud-based construction-management software. Its platform helps contractors and project owners manage projects, financial information, workforce activity and communication.

AppFolio ($APPF)

AppFolio provides cloud software for the real-estate industry, particularly property managers. Its platform supports leasing, accounting, payments, maintenance and other property-management functions.

Tyler Technologies ($TYL)

Tyler Technologies develops software primarily for state and local governments, schools and public agencies. Its products cover areas including courts, public safety, taxation, financial management and government administration.

Guidewire Software ($GWRE)

Guidewire develops software specifically for property and casualty insurance companies. Its platform supports policy administration, billing, claims processing, analytics and other insurance operations.

nCino ($NCNO)

nCino provides cloud software for banks and other financial institutions. Its platform supports lending, account opening and other banking processes while integrating data and workflow tools.

Manhattan Associates ($MANH)

Manhattan Associates develops supply-chain and commerce software. Its cloud and on-premises products help retailers, distributors and other businesses manage warehouses, transportation, inventory and omnichannel fulfillment.

Cadence Design Systems ($CDNS)

Cadence develops electronic design automation software used by semiconductor and electronics companies to design and verify chips, systems and related hardware.

Synopsys ($SNPS)

Synopsys develops electronic design automation software used throughout semiconductor development. Its tools help engineers design, simulate and verify integrated circuits and complex electronic systems.

Unity Software ($U)

Unity develops a real-time 3D development platform widely used for video games as well as applications in simulation, manufacturing and other interactive digital environments.

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