# 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. Source: https://www.capterra.com/resources/research-agenda --- # Research Agenda Written by: Capterra CapterraAuthor Capterra is the #1 destination for organizations to find the right software, so they can save time, increase productivity and accelerate growth. [See bio & all articles](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/capterra/) Published April 1, 2026 3 min read Table of Contents - [Q4 Research Agenda](#q4-research-agenda) - [Q1 Research Agenda](#q1-research-agenda) - [Q2 Research Agenda](#q2-research-agenda) Stay ahead of upcoming releases with our 2026 Shortlist schedule. These reports highlight the highest-rated and most popular software products. **Want to know how we rank?** [Read the full methodology](https://www.capterra.com/) ## Q4 Research Agenda **Categories** **Release timeline** [Learning Management System](https://www.capterra.com/learning-management-system-software/shortlist/) Q4 [CRM](https://www.capterra.com/customer-relationship-management-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Real Estate Property Management](https://www.capterra.com/real-estate-property-management-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Project Management](https://www.capterra.com/project-management-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Performance Management System](https://www.capterra.com/performance-appraisal-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Employee Recognition](https://www.capterra.com/employee-recognition-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Billing and Invoicing](https://www.capterra.com/billing-and-invoicing-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Task Management](https://www.capterra.com/task-management-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Ticketing](https://www.capterra.com/ticketing-software/shortlist/) Q4 [SMS Marketing](https://www.capterra.com/sms-marketing-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Property Management](https://www.capterra.com/rental-property-management-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Managed Service Providers (MSP)](https://www.capterra.com/msp-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Customer Service](https://www.capterra.com/customer-service-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Human Resources](https://www.capterra.com/human-resource-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Maintenance Management](https://www.capterra.com/maintenance-management-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Field Service Management](https://www.capterra.com/field-service-management-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Inventory Management](https://www.capterra.com/inventory-management-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Call Center](https://www.capterra.com/call-center-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Applicant Tracking](https://www.capterra.com/applicant-tracking-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Help Desk](https://www.capterra.com/help-desk-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Scheduling](https://www.capterra.com/scheduling-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Accounts Payable](https://www.capterra.com/accounts-payable-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Electronic Medical Records](https://www.capterra.com/electronic-medical-records-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Onboarding](https://www.capterra.com/onboarding-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Email Marketing](https://www.capterra.com/email-marketing-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Order Management](https://www.capterra.com/order-management-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Digital Asset Management](https://www.capterra.com/digital-asset-management-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Network Monitoring](https://www.capterra.com/network-monitoring-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Quality Management](https://www.capterra.com/quality-management-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Document Management](https://www.capterra.com/document-management-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Time Tracking](https://www.capterra.com/time-tracking-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Construction Estimating](https://www.capterra.com/construction-estimating-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Recruiting](https://www.capterra.com/recruiting-software/shortlist/) Q4 [EHS Management](https://www.capterra.com/ehs-management-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Survey](https://www.capterra.com/survey-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Workflow Management](https://www.capterra.com/workflow-management-software/shortlist/) Q4 [IT Management](https://www.capterra.com/it-management-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Enterprise Resource Planning](https://www.capterra.com/enterprise-resource-planning-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Employee Scheduling](https://www.capterra.com/employee-scheduling-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Compliance](https://www.capterra.com/compliance-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Time Clock](https://www.capterra.com/time-clock-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Auto Repair](https://www.capterra.com/auto-repair-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Digital Signage](https://www.capterra.com/digital-signage-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Mental Health](https://www.capterra.com/mental-health-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Fleet Management](https://www.capterra.com/fleet-management-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Contract Management](https://www.capterra.com/contract-management-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Construction Management](https://www.capterra.com/construction-management-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Law Practice Management](https://www.capterra.com/law-practice-management-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Risk Management](https://www.capterra.com/risk-management-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Expense Report](https://www.capterra.com/expense-report-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Payment Processing](https://www.capterra.com/payment-processing-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Digital Signature](https://www.capterra.com/digital-signature-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Business Management](https://www.capterra.com/business-management-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Forms Automation](https://www.capterra.com/forms-automation-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Compensation Management](https://www.capterra.com/compensation-management-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Brand Management](https://www.capterra.com/brand-management-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Board Management](https://www.capterra.com/board-management-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Visitor Management](https://www.capterra.com/visitor-management-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Manufacturing](https://www.capterra.com/manufacturing-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Employee Engagement](https://www.capterra.com/employee-engagement-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Payroll](https://www.capterra.com/payroll-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Reputation Management](https://www.capterra.com/reputation-management-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Warehouse Management](https://www.capterra.com/warehouse-management-software/shortlist/) Q4 [HVAC](https://www.capterra.com/hvac-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Legal Case Management](https://www.capterra.com/legal-case-management-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Medical Practice Management](https://www.capterra.com/medical-practice-management-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Application Development](https://www.capterra.com/application-development-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Sales Enablement](https://www.capterra.com/sales-enablement-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Daycare](https://www.capterra.com/child-care-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Cloud Management](https://www.capterra.com/cloud-management-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Appointment Scheduling](https://www.capterra.com/appointment-scheduling-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Event Management](https://www.capterra.com/event-management-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Financial Reporting](https://www.capterra.com/financial-reporting-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Talent Management](https://www.capterra.com/talent-management-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Physical Therapy](https://www.capterra.com/physical-therapy-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Medical Billing](https://www.capterra.com/medical-billing-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Home Health](https://www.capterra.com/home-health-care-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Preventive Maintenance](https://www.capterra.com/preventive-maintenance-software/shortlist/) Q4 [Metal Fabrication](https://www.capterra.com/metal-fabrication-software/shortlist/) Q4 ## Q1 Research Agenda **Categories** **Release timeline** [Service Dispatch](https://www.capterra.com/service-dispatch-software/shortlist/) Q1 [Professional Services Automation](https://www.capterra.com/professional-services-automation-software/shortlist/) Q1 [Manufacturing Execution Systems](https://www.capterra.com/manufacturing-execution-software/shortlist/) Q1 [Work Order](https://www.capterra.com/work-order-software/shortlist/) Q1 [Direct Deposit Payroll](https://www.capterra.com/direct-deposit-payroll-software/shortlist/) Q1 [Predictive Dialer](https://www.capterra.com/predictive-dialer-software/shortlist/) Q1 [Applied Behavior Analysis](https://www.capterra.com/applied-behavior-analysis-software/shortlist/) Q1 [Self Storage](https://www.capterra.com/self-storage-software/shortlist/) Q1 [Chiropractic](https://www.capterra.com/chiropractic-software/shortlist/) Q1 [Grant Management](https://www.capterra.com/grant-management-software/shortlist/) Q1 [Construction Accounting](https://www.capterra.com/construction-accounting-software/shortlist/) Q1 [HVAC Estimating](https://www.capterra.com/hvac-estimating-software/shortlist/) Q1 [Telemedicine](https://www.capterra.com/telemedicine-software/shortlist/) Q1 [Electrical Estimating](https://www.capterra.com/electrical-estimating-software/shortlist/) Q1 [E-Prescribing](https://www.capterra.com/eprescribing-software/shortlist/) Q1 [Medical Spa](https://www.capterra.com/medical-spa-software/shortlist/) Q1 [Attendance Tracking](https://www.capterra.com/attendance-tracking-software/shortlist/) Q1 [Fleet Maintenance](https://www.capterra.com/fleet-maintenance-software/shortlist/) Q1 [Purchasing](https://www.capterra.com/purchasing-software/shortlist/) Q1 [Barcode](https://www.capterra.com/barcoding-software/shortlist/) Q1 [Electrical Contractor](https://www.capterra.com/electrical-contractor-software/shortlist/) Q1 [Home Builder](https://www.capterra.com/home-builder-software/shortlist/) Q1 [Manufacturing Inventory](https://www.capterra.com/manufacturing-inventory-management-software/shortlist/) Q1 [Roofing](https://www.capterra.com/roofing-software/shortlist/) Q1 [PEO](https://www.capterra.com/peo-software/shortlist/) Q1 [HOA](https://www.capterra.com/hoa-software/shortlist/) Q1 [Dental](https://www.capterra.com/dental-software/shortlist/) Q1 [MRP Systems](https://www.capterra.com/mrp-software/shortlist/) Q1 [Revenue Cycle Management](https://www.capterra.com/revenue-cycle-management-software/shortlist/) Q1 [Plumbing](https://www.capterra.com/plumbing-software/shortlist/) Q1 [Fixed Asset](https://www.capterra.com/fixed-asset-management-software/shortlist/) Q1 [Contractor Management](https://www.capterra.com/contractor-management-software/shortlist/) Q1 ## Q2 Research Agenda **Categories** **Release timeline** [Data Analysis](https://www.capterra.com/data-analysis-software/shortlist/) Q2 [EDI](https://www.capterra.com/edi-software/shortlist/) Q2 [Identity Management](https://www.capterra.com/identity-management-software/shortlist/) Q2 [Knowledge Management](https://www.capterra.com/knowledge-management-software/shortlist/) Q2 [Resource Management](https://www.capterra.com/resource-management-software/shortlist/) Q2 [IT Asset Management](https://www.capterra.com/it-asset-management-software/shortlist/) Q2 [Knowledge Base](https://www.capterra.com/knowledge-base-software/shortlist/) Q2 [VoIP](https://www.capterra.com/voip-software/shortlist/) Q2 [Salon](https://www.capterra.com/salon-software/shortlist/) Q2 [Travel Management](https://www.capterra.com/travel-management-software/shortlist/) Q2 [Marketing Automation](https://www.capterra.com/marketing-automation-software/shortlist/) Q2 [Workforce Management](https://www.capterra.com/workforce-management-software/shortlist/) Q2 [Business Intelligence](https://www.capterra.com/business-intelligence-software/shortlist/) Q2 [CMMS](https://www.capterra.com/cmms-software/shortlist/) Q2 [Conversational AI Platform](https://www.capterra.com/conversational-ai-platform-software/shortlist/) Q2 [Remote Support](https://www.capterra.com/remote-support-software/shortlist/) Q2 [eCommerce](https://www.capterra.com/ecommerce-software/shortlist/) Q2 [Cybersecurity](https://www.capterra.com/cybersecurity-software/shortlist/) Q2 [Vacation Rental](https://www.capterra.com/vacation-rental-software/shortlist/) Q2 [Live Chat](https://www.capterra.com/live-chat-software/shortlist/) Q2 [Collaboration](https://www.capterra.com/collaboration-software/shortlist/) Q2 [Facility Management](https://www.capterra.com/facility-management-software/shortlist/) Q2 [Data Management](https://www.capterra.com/data-management-software/shortlist/) Q2 [Nonprofit](https://www.capterra.com/nonprofit-software/shortlist/) Q2 [Fitness](https://www.capterra.com/fitness-software/shortlist/) Q2 [Procurement](https://www.capterra.com/procurement-software/shortlist/) Q2 [Association Management](https://www.capterra.com/association-management-software/shortlist/) Q2 [Computer Security](https://www.capterra.com/computer-security-software/shortlist/) Q2 [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.capterra.com/artificial-intelligence-software/shortlist/) Q2 [Password Management](https://www.capterra.com/password-management-software/) Q2 [Investment Management](https://www.capterra.com/investment-management-software/) Q2 [Clinical Trial Management](https://www.capterra.com/clinical-trial-management-software/) Q2 [Home Care](https://www.capterra.com/home-care-software/) Q2 [Telecom Expense Management](https://www.capterra.com/telecom-expense-management-software/) Q2 [Veterinary](https://www.capterra.com/veterinary-software/) Q2 [Mobile Device Management](https://www.capterra.com/mobile-device-management-software/) Q2 [Human Services](https://www.capterra.com/human-services-software/) Q2 **Note:** Q1 - November to January, Q2 - February to April, Q3 - May to July, Q4 - August to October ## Capterra's 2026 Software Buying Trends Report ### Download our 2026 Software Buying Trends Report to see how successful software adopters avoid disappointment and how your business can, too. * * * ### Was this article helpful? * * * ## About the Author [### Capterra](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/capterra/) Capterra is the #1 destination for organizations to find the right software, so they can save time, increase productivity and accelerate growth. ### RELATED READING - [How To Choose a Manufacturing Software With Confidence: Insights From Real 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