Capterra
Online marketplace vendor
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Capterra, Inc. based in Arlington, Virginia,[1] is a free online marketplace vendor that serves as an intermediary between buyers and technology vendors within the software industry. The company assists consumers with selecting software for their needs with user reviews and research.
Rakesh Chilakapati
Type of site | Private company |
|---|---|
| Available in | Multiple language |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Founder(s) | Michael Ortner Rakesh Chilakapati |
| Parent | Gartner |
| URL | www.capterra.com |
| Current status | Active |
The company uses a pay-per-click model.[2] Vendors can bid on the basis of software category and listing position. All these platforms have paid listing as well as organic listings based on reviews.
History
The company was founded in 1999 by Michael Ortner and Rakesh Chilakapati.[3] Capterra was on the list of the Inc. magazine's 2007 ranking of the 5000 fastest-growing private U.S. companies.[4] By the end of 2007, there were nearly 10,000 software vendors advertised on the website.[2] In 2009, the site allowed software users to leave reviews.[5][6]
In September 2015, Capterra was acquired by Gartner for $206.2 million.[7]
In August 2019, Capterra is reported to have delivered 1 million software reviews on its platform.[8]
In January 2026, G2, a Chicago-based software insights platform company, announced plans to acquire Capterra along with two other Gartner-owned companies, Software Advice and GetApp.[9][10]
Surveys
In 2018, Capterra conducted a Top Tech Trends survey [11] on how small businesses manage technology investments [12] and consider project management software.[13][14][15]
In 2020, Capterra conducted a series of surveys to analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the software business, including digital payments[16][17] and tech industry employment.[18]