Best software for small businesses

You don't need enterprise software, you need tools that pay for themselves this month. Start with whatever brings in revenue (booking, email, a decent website), then automate the stuff that eats your evenings.

9 products
Tough Tongue AI
Tough Tongue AI
AppSumo Select
Tough Tongue AI
in Skills & Learning
Build AI agents that handle live calls, run demos, and coach reps—then deploy them anywhere
4.5 stars
4.5 stars
20 reviews
$69/lifetime$144
IdeaBuddy
IdeaBuddy
IdeaBuddy
in Skills & Learning
Bring your business ideas to life with our all-in-one business planning software, powered by AI
4.76 stars
4.76 stars
112 reviews
$69/lifetime$1,440
Better Sheets
Better Sheets
Better Sheets
in Skills & Learning
Automate Google Sheets: Budgets, Dashboards, Reporting, Sales, CRM! And, use AI before it uses you.
4.87 stars
4.87 stars
112 reviews
$275/lifetime$1,789
AppSumo's Essential Marketing Start Guide
AppSumo's Essential Marketing Start Guide
AppSumo Select
AppSumo's Essential Marketing Start Guide
in Skills & Learning
Level up your digital marketing with our best tips for freelancers and agencies
Total Downloads: 26,733
FREE
The Acquisition Playbook
The Acquisition Playbook
AppSumo Select
The Acquisition Playbook
in Skills & Learning
Learn smart post-acquisition strategies to make the most out of your newly acquired business
Total Downloads: 9,628
FREE
Only Sheets 2.0 by Better Sheets
Only Sheets 2.0 by Better Sheets
Only Sheets 2.0 by Better Sheets
in Skills & Learning
Sell Your Google Sheets. Protect your sheets while you sell your sheets via Stripe, Zapier, Gumroad.
5 stars
5 stars
1 reviews
$30/lifetime
Collection of 10 SaaS Acquisition eBooks
Collection of 10 SaaS Acquisition eBooks
AppSumo Select
Collection of 10 SaaS Acquisition eBooks
in Skills & Learning
Learn everything you need to know about selling or acquiring a SaaS company
Total Downloads: 8,832
FREE
The Ultimate Guide to Buying and Selling Online Businesses
The Ultimate Guide to Buying and Selling Online Businesses
AppSumo Select
The Ultimate Guide to Buying and Selling Online Businesses
in Skills & Learning
Learn the best practices for buying or selling your first business with guidance from the experts
No reviews yet, be the first!
$9$29
Tool Demos with AppSumo Partners
Tool Demos with AppSumo Partners
AppSumo Plus Exclusive
Tool Demos with AppSumo Partners
in Skills & Learning
Get insider access to expert AMAs and product reveals with AppSumo partners
Total Downloads: 687
FREE

Top picks for small businesses

  1. 1. Better SheetsBusiness & Entrepreneurship

    Automate Google Sheets: Budgets, Dashboards, Reporting, Sales, CRM! And, use AI before it uses you.

    $275 once (usually $1789) · 4.9/5 from 112 reviews

  2. 2. IdeaBuddyBusiness & Entrepreneurship

    Bring your business ideas to life with our all-in-one business planning software, powered by AI

    $69 once (usually $1440) · 4.8/5 from 112 reviews · Alternative to Bizplanr, Upmetrics, LivePlan

  3. 3. Tough Tongue AIBusiness & Entrepreneurship

    Build AI agents that handle live calls, run demos, and coach reps—then deploy them anywhere

    $69 once (usually $144) · 4.5/5 from 20 reviews

  4. 4. AppSumo's Essential Marketing Start GuideBusiness & Entrepreneurship

    Level up your digital marketing with our best tips for freelancers and agencies

    $0 once (usually $19) · 5.0/5 from 7 reviews

  5. 5. The Acquisition PlaybookBusiness & Entrepreneurship

    Learn smart post-acquisition strategies to make the most out of your newly acquired business

    $0 once (usually $19.99) · 5.0/5 from 4 reviews

What small businesses buy most

  • Business & Entrepreneurship: 9 tools on this page

FAQ

What is the best software for small businesses?
Better Sheets is the top-rated pick for small businesses on AppSumo right now, at 4.9/5 from 112 reviews. It costs $275 once instead of $1789.
How much does software for small businesses cost on AppSumo?
The tools on this page cost between $9 and $275, with a median of $69. Each listing shows its usual price next to the deal price.
Are these lifetime deals?
4 of the 9 tools shown here are sold as lifetime deals: you pay once and keep the plan you bought, with no monthly fee. Every purchase comes with a 60-day money-back guarantee.
What kinds of tools do small businesses buy on AppSumo?
The most common categories for small businesses are Business & Entrepreneurship.