# Research Agenda | Capterra

> Stay updated with the 2026 Capterra Shortlist publication schedule. Discover release dates for the highest-rated and most popular software reports across all major categories. Plan your software research or review-building strategy here.

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# Research Agenda

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Published April 1, 2026

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Stay ahead of upcoming releases with our 2026 Shortlist schedule. These reports highlight the highest-rated and most popular software products.

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**Categories**

**Release timeline**

Accounting

Q4

Learning Management System

Q4

CRM

Q4

Real Estate Property Management

Q4

Project Management

Q4

Performance Management System

Q4

Employee Recognition

Q4

Billing and Invoicing

Q4

Task Management

Q4

Ticketing

Q4

SMS Marketing

Q4

Property Management

Q4

Managed Service Providers (MSP)

Q4

Customer Service

Q4

Human Resources

Q4

Maintenance Management

Q4

Field Service Management

Q4

Inventory Management

Q4

Call Center

Q4

Applicant Tracking

Q4

Help Desk

Q4

Scheduling

Q4

Accounts Payable

Q4

Electronic Medical Records

Q4

Onboarding

Q4

Email Marketing

Q4

Order Management

Q4

Digital Asset Management

Q4

Network Monitoring

Q4

Quality Management

Q4

Document Management

Q4

Time Tracking

Q4

Construction Estimating

Q4

Recruiting

Q4

EHS Management

Q4

Survey

Q4

Workflow Management

Q4

IT Management

Q4

Enterprise Resource Planning

Q4

Employee Scheduling

Q4

Compliance

Q4

Time Clock

Q4

Auto Repair

Q4

Digital Signage

Q4

Mental Health

Q4

Fleet Management

Q4

Contract Management

Q4

Construction Management

Q4

Law Practice Management

Q4

Risk Management

Q4

Expense Report

Q4

Payment Processing

Q4

Digital Signature

Q4

Business Management

Q4

Forms Automation

Q4

Compensation Management

Q4

Brand Management

Q4

Board Management

Q4

Visitor Management

Q4

Manufacturing

Q4

Employee Engagement

Q4

Payroll

Q4

Reputation Management

Q4

Warehouse Management

Q4

HVAC

Q4

Legal Case Management

Q4

Medical Practice Management

Q4

Application Development

Q4

Sales Enablement

Q4

Daycare

Q4

Cloud Management

Q4

Appointment Scheduling

Q4

Event Management

Q4

Financial Reporting

Q4

Talent Management

Q4

Physical Therapy

Q4

Medical Billing

Q4

Home Health

Q4

Preventive Maintenance

Q4

Metal Fabrication

Q4

**Categories**

**Release timeline**

Service Dispatch

Q1

CPG

Q1

Professional Services Automation

Q1

Manufacturing Execution Systems

Q1

Work Order

Q1

Direct Deposit Payroll

Q1

Predictive Dialer

Q1

Applied Behavior Analysis

Q1

Self Storage

Q1

Chiropractic

Q1

Ophthalmology EMR

Q1

Grant Management

Q1

Construction Accounting

Q1

HVAC Estimating

Q1

Telemedicine

Q1

Electrical Estimating

Q1

E-Prescribing

Q1

Medical Spa

Q1

Attendance Tracking

Q1

Fleet Maintenance

Q1

Purchasing

Q1

Barcode

Q1

Electrical Contractor

Q1

Home Builder

Q1

Manufacturing Inventory

Q1

Roofing

Q1

PEO

Q1

HOA

Q1

Dental

Q1

MRP Systems

Q1

Revenue Cycle Management

Q1

Plumbing

Q1

Fixed Asset

Q1

Contractor Management

Q1

**Categories**

**Release timeline**

Password Management

Q2

Data Analysis

Q2

EDI

Q2

Identity Management

Q2

Knowledge Management

Q2

Resource Management

Q2

IT Asset Management

Q2

Knowledge Base

Q2

VoIP

Q2

Investment Management

Q2

Salon

Q2

Travel Management

Q2

Marketing Automation

Q2

Workforce Management

Q2

Business Intelligence

Q2

CMMS

Q2

Clinical Trial Management

Q2

Conversational AI Platform

Q2

Home Care

Q2

Remote Support

Q2

eCommerce

Q2

Cybersecurity

Q2

Vacation Rental

Q2

Live Chat

Q2

Telecom Expense Management

Q2

Veterinary

Q2

Mobile Device Management

Q2

Human Services

Q2

Collaboration

Q2

Facility Management

Q2

Data Management

Q2

Nonprofit

Q2

Fitness

Q2

Procurement

Q2

Association Management

Q2

Computer Security

Q2

Artificial Intelligence

Q2

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