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On average, founders use 37 tools to run the day to day operations of their business. There are thousands of tools out there, but what are the best ones?

In all of our interviews, we survey what tools founders are actually using. Here is the data.

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Mercury is the banking stack trusted by 80,000+ startups. We help companies scale from pre-seed to IPO and beyond with free checking and savings accounts, physical and virtual debit cards, domestic and international wires, and advanced tools like API access and Venture Debt.

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4 successful founders are using Mercury

The corporate card that gives you the credit you need and the software to manage it - plus it’s free to use.

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4 successful founders are using Divvy
#1 most used in accounting tools

Manage your accounting, get invoices paid on time, accept payments & much more.

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882 successful founders are using Quickbooks
#3 most used in accounting tools

QuickBooks alternative. Use Xero accounting software to manage invoicing, bank reconciliation, bookkeeping & more.

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204 successful founders are using Xero

Business management software subscription-based product published by Sage Group and sold in the United States.

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23 successful founders are using Sage
#4 most used in accounting tools

Award-winning free accounting software and seamlessly integrated financial services.

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71 successful founders are using Wave

Online service that provides you with a dedicated bookkeeping team to handle your bookkeeping, tax, payroll.

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Vi gør regnskab og bogføring nemmere for selvstændige med Danmarks letteste regnskabsprogram.

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3 successful founders are using Billy

Cloud business software for SMEs and accountants.

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Tax, accounting, and other business services software to small and medium businesses.

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4 successful founders are using MYOB

Pairs you with a team of professional bookkeepers to do your bookkeeping.

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21 successful founders are using bench

Software solutions for the rental and hire industry.

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Bookkeeping and unlimited Xero support with fixed monthly packages.

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We envision a world in which starting, running, and joining a business is accessible for all.

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4 successful founders are using Justworks

Offers industry-leading online payroll and HR solutions, plus tax, compliance, benefit administration and more.

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9 successful founders are using ADP

Online HCM software gives your team a single place to manage all of your HR needs - payroll, benefits, compliance, and more.

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5 successful founders are using Zenefits

Cloud-based accounting software targeted at small businesses and their accountants.

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11 successful founders are using FreeAgent

Lets you get paid & track your payment right from the platform.

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3 successful founders are using Bonsai

The online billing and accounting program specially designed for freelancers and more advanced companies in the market.

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A subsidiary of SVB Financial Group, is a U.S. -based high-tech commercial bank.

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A low cost, easy to use and deploy web based ERP platform to manage multiple sales channels, fulfillment and accounting.

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