Methodology
This page explains how data on this site is collected, interpreted, and presented.
Transparency matters, especially when research influences business decisions.
Who runs this project
This site is independently operated and maintained.
It is not owned by a software vendor, agency, or marketplace, and it does not accept payment in exchange for rankings, inclusion, or favorable placement.
It is not owned by a software vendor, agency, or marketplace, and it does not accept payment in exchange for rankings, inclusion, or favorable placement.
What data is collected
We collect anonymous, self-reported responses from agencies, including:
– current accounting software in use
– agency size and structure
– whether a switch is being considered
– general decision context
Responses are aggregated and analyzed at a group level.
– current accounting software in use
– agency size and structure
– whether a switch is being considered
– general decision context
Responses are aggregated and analyzed at a group level.
What data is not collected
We intentionally avoid collecting:
– personal identifying information
– required email addresses
– financial account access
– usage telemetry or tracking data
Submissions are voluntary and anonymized.
– personal identifying information
– required email addresses
– financial account access
– usage telemetry or tracking data
Submissions are voluntary and anonymized.
How responses are sourced
Responses are collected when visitors choose to contribute their perspective while viewing research pages.
There are:
– no paid panels
– no incentives for participation
– no vendor-provided data feeds
This helps ensure responses reflect active, real-world decision contexts.
There are:
– no paid panels
– no incentives for participation
– no vendor-provided data feeds
This helps ensure responses reflect active, real-world decision contexts.
How bias is handled
No dataset is perfectly representative. To reduce bias:
– results are presented with context
– sample size is disclosed where relevant
– patterns are emphasized over absolutes
– methodology remains consistent over time
We avoid projecting precision that the data cannot support.
– results are presented with context
– sample size is disclosed where relevant
– patterns are emphasized over absolutes
– methodology remains consistent over time
We avoid projecting precision that the data cannot support.
Rankings and comparisons
Where rankings or comparisons appear:
– inclusion is not paid
– ordering is based on stated criteria and observed patterns
– no vendor can influence placement
Comparisons are intended to reflect how agencies evaluate options, not to recommend a single “best” choice.
– inclusion is not paid
– ordering is based on stated criteria and observed patterns
– no vendor can influence placement
Comparisons are intended to reflect how agencies evaluate options, not to recommend a single “best” choice.
Monetization
Some pages may include affiliate links.
Affiliate relationships:
– do not affect inclusion or ranking
– do not influence research methodology
– are disclosed where present
Revenue supports ongoing research and maintenance.
Affiliate relationships:
– do not affect inclusion or ranking
– do not influence research methodology
– are disclosed where present
Revenue supports ongoing research and maintenance.
Updates and revisions
Research pages may be updated as:
– new responses are collected
– methodology evolves
– clarity improves
Major changes are made conservatively to preserve longitudinal consistency.
– new responses are collected
– methodology evolves
– clarity improves
Major changes are made conservatively to preserve longitudinal consistency.
Still have more questions?
Contact us at [email protected]