# Capterra’s “Best of” Badge Program Methodologies | Capterra > Capterra Capterra’s “Best of” Badge Program Methodologies Source: https://www.capterra.com/legal/best-of-badges-methodologies_lessprioritymarkets --- Welcome to Capterra At Capterra, we believe that software makes the world a better place. Why? Because software can help every organization become a more efficient, effective version of itself. # Capterra’s “Best of” Badge Program Methodologies Our exclusive “Best of” badge program shines a light on the highest-rated products based on verified user reviews in specific categories. Badges include recognitions for best ease of use and best value on Capterra. ### Category fit Products must be confirmed by our research analysts as relevant and applicable to the respective categories. ### Review rating count Products must have a minimum of 10 published review rating scores (i.e. for the rating field that the specific badge represents), within the submission period — defined as the 12 months prior to the badge eligibility cutoff date. As of 2025, the badge eligibility cutoff date is March 31 for all categories.  ### Published reviews The “Best” badge’s applicable review rating count criteria will only consider published reviews. To be published, reviews must pass our validation, quality, and non-duplication processes. ### Recognition calculation Software companies and SaaS providers can become eligible for badges if their products meet the following criteria:  1. A product reaches a minimum average review rating score of 4.5 out of 5 for published reviews within the 12 months leading up to the badge eligibility cutoff date. 2. A product’s average rating is in the top 25% of products with a 4.5 out of 5 average rating or above. Only the ratings within the review field that the specific badge represents will be considered. For example, “Best Value” badge qualification will only consider the user ratings for the value-for-money rating field. * * * The program aims to provide badges to the top 25% of qualified products in a given category for each “Best” badge recognition. However, the number of products that receive badges may fluctuate given category fit, as described above. Our calculation includes the average score for a particular field (ease of use, value for money, etc.) and calculates the top 25% of all qualified products. "Qualified" products are those that meet the minimum 4.5 average rating threshold mentioned above. Since the cutoff is fixed, no more than the top 25% of products receive badges. If a given category has few qualifying products, badges may be given to fewer than the top 25%. If a product is considered “not a fit” for a category in which they placed in the top 25%, the product won’t receive a badge. Loading page...