Research with an audit trail.
ChoiceRidge research will document the question, sources, time period, method and limitations behind each finding.
Research library status
The ChoiceRidge research library is built on structured research, documented sources, and ongoing analysis across software categories and markets. Proprietary benchmarks and market reports will be published as dedicated research products when their methodology, data, and sources meet our publication standards.
Planned research areas
Category reports
How software categories are structured, priced and differentiated.
Pricing studies
Documented pricing models, cost drivers and changes over time.
Commerce technology trends
Evidence-led analysis of shifts in automation, AI and operations.
Vendor analysis
Product positioning, market coverage and verifiable capability changes.
Benchmarks
Clearly defined metrics using disclosed datasets and limitations.
Software index
A structured vendor database with source and last-checked fields.
Publication standard
Research pages should include an executive summary, source list, collection period, inclusion criteria, methodology, findings and limitations. Estimates and inferences will be labeled as such.