The software catalogue

Breadth without analysis: categories catalogued and mapped to an industry, so the gap is visible rather than absent.

Categories catalogued138
named — no analysis done
Mapped to a NAICS industry122
Link to an industry report121
a record exists for that industry
Actually horizontal16
misfiled by the source

What this is, and is not

Catalogued means nothing has been done to these. They are named and mapped to an industry so the atlas has breadth — no sizing, no competitive work, no verdict. Where a category’s industry already carries a market record, the row links straight through to it; that link is the point of the exercise.

Source: 138 Vertical SaaS Categories for 2026 (DevSquad), retrieved 2026-09-08. The article lists 138 categories and names no example companies for any of them. Category names are DevSquad's; the group labels, NAICS mappings and vertical/cross/horizontal classification are this research's own and are UNVERIFIED analyst judgment.

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The 138

Grouped as the source groups them. The kind tag is this atlas’s judgment, not the source’s.

Sustainability & ESG5

1Carbon accounting SaaScross 541620 Environmental consulting services Management, Scientific & Technical ConsultingScreenedCarbon Accounting — selling the emissions ledgerScreenedEnergy Efficiency Auditing — the building audit as softwareScreenedESG Compliance Reporting — the mandated disclosure, assembled and assuredScreenedSustainability Procurement Tracking — supplier ESG data as a networkScreened
2ESG compliance reporting SaaScross 541620 Environmental consulting services Management, Scientific & Technical ConsultingScreenedCarbon Accounting — selling the emissions ledgerScreenedEnergy Efficiency Auditing — the building audit as softwareScreenedESG Compliance Reporting — the mandated disclosure, assembled and assuredScreenedSustainability Procurement Tracking — supplier ESG data as a networkScreened
3Fleet emissions management SaaSvertical 484 Truck transportation Fleet & Freight Operations SoftwareScreenedSpecialized Freight TruckingScreened
4Energy efficiency auditing SaaScross 541620 Environmental consulting services Management, Scientific & Technical ConsultingScreenedCarbon Accounting — selling the emissions ledgerScreenedEnergy Efficiency Auditing — the building audit as softwareScreenedESG Compliance Reporting — the mandated disclosure, assembled and assuredScreenedSustainability Procurement Tracking — supplier ESG data as a networkScreened
5Sustainability procurement tracking SaaScross 541620 Environmental consulting services Management, Scientific & Technical ConsultingScreenedCarbon Accounting — selling the emissions ledgerScreenedEnergy Efficiency Auditing — the building audit as softwareScreenedESG Compliance Reporting — the mandated disclosure, assembled and assuredScreenedSustainability Procurement Tracking — supplier ESG data as a networkScreened

Behavioral health4

10Behavioral health EHR SaaSvertical 621330 Offices of mental health practitioners (except physicians) Healthcare Revenue Cycle & Admin SoftwareScreenedBehavioural Health Practice SoftwareScreened
11Therapist practice management SaaSvertical 621330 Offices of mental health practitioners (except physicians) Healthcare Revenue Cycle & Admin SoftwareScreenedBehavioural Health Practice SoftwareScreened
12Addiction treatment operations SaaSvertical 621420 Out-patient mental health and substance use centres Healthcare Revenue Cycle & Admin SoftwareScreenedAddiction Treatment Programme ManagementScreened
13Mental health outcome tracking SaaSvertical 621330 Offices of mental health practitioners (except physicians) Healthcare Revenue Cycle & Admin SoftwareScreenedBehavioural Health Practice SoftwareScreened

Defence & GovCon4

14Defense procurement workflow SaaSvertical 9111 Defence services GovCon Compliance & Clearance Management SoftwareScreened
15GovCon compliance management SaaSvertical 9111 Defence services GovCon Compliance & Clearance Management SoftwareScreened
16Security clearance tracking SaaSvertical 9111 Defence services GovCon Compliance & Clearance Management SoftwareScreened
17Defense supply chain SaaSvertical 336410 Aerospace product and parts manufacturing Aerospace, Defence & Space SystemsWait

Creator economy4

22Creator sponsorship management SaaSvertical 5162 Media streaming distribution services and other media networks and content providers Creator Economy & Streaming Analytics SoftwareScreenedDRM — Digital Rights Management & Content ProtectionScreened
23Influencer contract and invoicing SaaSvertical 5162 Media streaming distribution services and other media networks and content providers Creator Economy & Streaming Analytics SoftwareScreenedDRM — Digital Rights Management & Content ProtectionScreened
24Talent agency workflow SaaSvertical 711411 Agents and managers for artists, entertainers and other public figures Talent & Booking Agency SoftwareScreened
25Multi-platform analytics SaaSvertical 5162 Media streaming distribution services and other media networks and content providers Creator Economy & Streaming Analytics SoftwareScreenedDRM — Digital Rights Management & Content ProtectionScreened

K-12 education4

26School district operations SaaSvertical 611110 Elementary and secondary schools K-12 Student Information SystemsScreened
27IEP management SaaSvertical 611110 Elementary and secondary schools K-12 Student Information SystemsScreened
28School transportation routing SaaSvertical 611110 Elementary and secondary schools K-12 Student Information SystemsScreened
29Parent communication workflow SaaSvertical 611110 Elementary and secondary schools K-12 Student Information SystemsScreened

Field services4

30HVAC dispatch SaaSvertical 238220 Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors FSM — Field Service ManagementScreenedMechanical Trades Business AcquisitionScreenedMechanical Trades Contractor SoftwareEnter — narrow
31Plumbing operations SaaSvertical 238220 Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors FSM — Field Service ManagementScreenedMechanical Trades Business AcquisitionScreenedMechanical Trades Contractor SoftwareEnter — narrow
32Electrical contractor workflow SaaSvertical 238210 Electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors FSM — Field Service ManagementScreenedElectrical Contractor SoftwareScreened
33Field technician scheduling SaaSvertical 2382 Building equipment contractors FSM — Field Service ManagementScreened

Procurement & supply chain4

34Vendor risk management SaaShorizontal no industry — horizontal —
35Procurement workflow automation SaaShorizontal no industry — horizontal —
36Supplier compliance tracking SaaShorizontal no industry — horizontal —
37Inventory forecasting SaaShorizontal no industry — horizontal —

Franchise operations4

42Franchise compliance SaaScross 5331 Lessors of non-financial intangible assets (except copyrighted works) IP & Patent Portfolio ManagementScreenedFranchise & Trademark Royalty OwnershipScreenedFranchise compliance SaaS — the franchisor's inspection regime, billed to the franchiseeScreenedFranchise Management Software — the Franchisor's Platform from Lead to RoyaltyScreenedFranchise onboarding SaaS — lead to signature to open, as a productScreenedFranchise workforce management SaaS — scheduling and labour control across a franchised estateScreenedMulti-location reporting SaaS — one dashboard across every unit in the systemScreened
43Multi-location reporting SaaScross 5331 Lessors of non-financial intangible assets (except copyrighted works) IP & Patent Portfolio ManagementScreenedFranchise & Trademark Royalty OwnershipScreenedFranchise compliance SaaS — the franchisor's inspection regime, billed to the franchiseeScreenedFranchise Management Software — the Franchisor's Platform from Lead to RoyaltyScreenedFranchise onboarding SaaS — lead to signature to open, as a productScreenedFranchise workforce management SaaS — scheduling and labour control across a franchised estateScreenedMulti-location reporting SaaS — one dashboard across every unit in the systemScreened
44Franchise onboarding SaaScross 5331 Lessors of non-financial intangible assets (except copyrighted works) IP & Patent Portfolio ManagementScreenedFranchise & Trademark Royalty OwnershipScreenedFranchise compliance SaaS — the franchisor's inspection regime, billed to the franchiseeScreenedFranchise Management Software — the Franchisor's Platform from Lead to RoyaltyScreenedFranchise onboarding SaaS — lead to signature to open, as a productScreenedFranchise workforce management SaaS — scheduling and labour control across a franchised estateScreenedMulti-location reporting SaaS — one dashboard across every unit in the systemScreened
45Franchise workforce management SaaScross 5331 Lessors of non-financial intangible assets (except copyrighted works) IP & Patent Portfolio ManagementScreenedFranchise & Trademark Royalty OwnershipScreenedFranchise compliance SaaS — the franchisor's inspection regime, billed to the franchiseeScreenedFranchise Management Software — the Franchisor's Platform from Lead to RoyaltyScreenedFranchise onboarding SaaS — lead to signature to open, as a productScreenedFranchise workforce management SaaS — scheduling and labour control across a franchised estateScreenedMulti-location reporting SaaS — one dashboard across every unit in the systemScreened

Healthcare & life sciences10

46Dental practice management SaaSvertical 621210 Offices of dentists Healthcare Revenue Cycle & Admin SoftwareScreenedDental Practice AcquisitionScreenedDental Practice Management SoftwareEnter — narrow
47Veterinary clinic management SaaSvertical 541940 Veterinary services Veterinary Practice Management SoftwareWalk
48Ophthalmology clinic management SaaSvertical 6211 Offices of physicians Healthcare Revenue Cycle & Admin SoftwareScreenedEHR+ — Patient Engagement & Portal PlatformsScreenedElectronic Health Records & Practice ManagementScreenedHIPAA Compliance SaaS — selling the Security RuleScreenedPatient Booking & Doctor MarketplacesScreened
49Physical therapy clinic management SaaSvertical 621340 Offices of physical, occupational, and speech therapists and audiologists Healthcare Revenue Cycle & Admin SoftwareScreenedRehab Therapy Practice SoftwareScreenedPhysiotherapy Clinic AcquisitionScreened
50Telehealth consultation SaaSvertical 6211 Offices of physicians Healthcare Revenue Cycle & Admin SoftwareScreenedEHR+ — Patient Engagement & Portal PlatformsScreenedElectronic Health Records & Practice ManagementScreenedHIPAA Compliance SaaS — selling the Security RuleScreenedPatient Booking & Doctor MarketplacesScreened
51Medical billing and revenue cycle SaaSvertical 6211 Offices of physicians Healthcare Revenue Cycle & Admin SoftwareScreenedEHR+ — Patient Engagement & Portal PlatformsScreenedElectronic Health Records & Practice ManagementScreenedHIPAA Compliance SaaS — selling the Security RuleScreenedPatient Booking & Doctor MarketplacesScreened
52Laboratory information management (LIMS) SaaSvertical 621510 Medical and diagnostic laboratories Healthcare Revenue Cycle & Admin SoftwareScreenedMedical & Diagnostic LaboratoriesScreenedMedical Imaging & PACSScreened
53Clinical trials management SaaSvertical 5417 Scientific research and development services Clinical Trial & R&D Data Management SoftwareScreened
54Regulatory compliance and quality management SaaS (pharma)vertical 3254 Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing Life Sciences Commercial SoftwareScreened
55Biotech R&D data management SaaSvertical 5417 Scientific research and development services Clinical Trial & R&D Data Management SoftwareScreened

Financial services6

60Wealth management SaaSvertical 5239 Other financial investment activities Financial Data & Credit AnalyticsScreened
61Insurance agency management SaaSvertical 524210 Insurance agencies and brokerages Insurance Agency Management SystemsWaitInsurance Brokerage Book AcquisitionScreened
62Claims-processing SaaSvertical 524121 Direct general property and casualty insurance carriers Insurance Carrier Core SystemsScreened
63Loan origination SaaSvertical 5222 Non-depository credit intermediation Mortgage Origination & Servicing SystemsScreened
64Expense management SaaShorizontal no industry — horizontal —
65Buy-Now-Pay-Later (BNPL) SaaSvertical 5222 Non-depository credit intermediation Mortgage Origination & Servicing SystemsScreened

Construction & real estate10

66Construction project management SaaSvertical 236 Construction of buildings Residential Home BuildingScreenedConstruction Management SoftwareScreened
67Field service management SaaSvertical 238220 Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors FSM — Field Service ManagementScreenedMechanical Trades Business AcquisitionScreenedMechanical Trades Contractor SoftwareEnter — narrow
68General contractor management SaaSvertical 2362 Non-residential building construction Construction Management SoftwareScreened
69Real estate transaction management SaaSvertical 5312 Offices of real estate agents and brokers Real Estate Transaction Management SoftwareScreened
70MLS listing syndication SaaSvertical 5312 Offices of real estate agents and brokers Real Estate Transaction Management SoftwareScreened
71Rental property management SaaSvertical 531310 Real estate property managers Appraisal & Property Inspection SoftwareScreenedProperty Management ServicesScreenedProperty Management SoftwareScreened
72Co-living and co-working management SaaSvertical 531310 Real estate property managers Appraisal & Property Inspection SoftwareScreenedProperty Management ServicesScreenedProperty Management SoftwareScreened
73Smart-building controls SaaSvertical 531310 Real estate property managers Appraisal & Property Inspection SoftwareScreenedProperty Management ServicesScreenedProperty Management SoftwareScreened
74Building energy management SaaSvertical 531310 Real estate property managers Appraisal & Property Inspection SoftwareScreenedProperty Management ServicesScreenedProperty Management SoftwareScreened
75Building information management (BIM) SaaSvertical 2362 Non-residential building construction Construction Management SoftwareScreened

Education5

76K-12 learning management SaaSvertical 611110 Elementary and secondary schools K-12 Student Information SystemsScreened
77Higher-ed enrollment management SaaSvertical 611310 Universities Alumni Relations & Advancement SoftwareScreenedHigher-Ed Student Information & Learning ManagementScreened
78Tutoring and coaching SaaSvertical 6117 Educational support services Tutoring & Coaching Business SoftwareScreened
79Course creation and certification SaaSvertical 6115 Technical and trade schools Course Creation & Certification PlatformsScreened
80Corporate training management SaaShorizontal no industry — horizontal —

Retail & consumer services6

81Boutique retail POS SaaSvertical 4591 Sporting goods, hobby and musical instrument retailers Marketplace Management — One Catalogue Across Amazon, Walmart and the Brand's Own StoreScreenedSpecialty Retail POS & Inventory SoftwareScreened
82Salon and spa management SaaSvertical 812115 Beauty salons Salon & Spa ManagementScreened
83Fitness studio management SaaSvertical 713940 Fitness and recreational sports centres Boutique Fitness Studio OperationScreenedFitness Studio ManagementScreened
84Restaurant reservation and inventory SaaSvertical 722511 Full-service restaurants Independent Restaurant OperationScreenedRestaurant Operations SoftwareEnter — narrow
85Pet grooming and boarding management SaaSvertical 81291 Pet care (except veterinary) services Pet Grooming & Boarding Management SoftwareScreened
86eCommerce marketplace management SaaScross 459 Sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, book, and miscellaneous retailers Marketplace Management — One Catalogue Across Amazon, Walmart and the Brand's Own StoreScreened

Manufacturing & supply chain5

87Discrete manufacturing ERP SaaSvertical 31-33 Manufacturing —
88Supply chain and inventory optimization SaaScross 493 Warehousing and storage Supply Chain & Inventory Optimisation — Forecasting, Positioning and ReplenishmentScreened
89Transportation management SaaSvertical 484 Truck transportation Fleet & Freight Operations SoftwareScreenedSpecialized Freight TruckingScreened
90Fleet management SaaSvertical 4841 General freight trucking Fleet & Freight Operations SoftwareScreened
91Food-production compliance SaaSvertical 311 Food manufacturing Consumer Packaged Goods Brand OperationScreenedDigital Shelf & Product Content SoftwareScreenedFood Safety & Traceability SoftwareScreened

Nonprofit & religious6

92Church management SaaSvertical 8131 Religious organizations Church & Congregation Management SoftwareScreened
93Fundraising management SaaSvertical 8132 Grant-making and giving services Nonprofit & Fundraising SoftwareScreened
94Volunteer coordination SaaSvertical 8132 Grant-making and giving services Nonprofit & Fundraising SoftwareScreened
95Grant and donation tracking SaaSvertical 8132 Grant-making and giving services Nonprofit & Fundraising SoftwareScreened
96501(c)(3) management SaaSvertical 8132 Grant-making and giving services Nonprofit & Fundraising SoftwareScreened
97Compliance and transparency tracking SaaSvertical 8132 Grant-making and giving services Nonprofit & Fundraising SoftwareScreened

Automotive4

106Auto repair shop management SaaSvertical 8111 Automotive repair and maintenance Independent Auto Repair Shop SoftwareScreened
107Dealer management system (DMS) SaaSvertical 441110 New car dealers Dealership Management SystemsEnter
108Car rental management SaaSvertical 5321 Automotive equipment rental and leasing Vehicle Rental & Car-Share Operations SoftwareScreened
109Vehicle inspection SaaSvertical 8111 Automotive repair and maintenance Independent Auto Repair Shop SoftwareScreened

Government & public sector4

110Municipal service management SaaSvertical 913910 Other local, municipal and regional public administration Local Government SoftwareScreened
111Permit and licensing SaaSvertical 913910 Other local, municipal and regional public administration Local Government SoftwareScreened
112Compliance reporting SaaSvertical 913910 Other local, municipal and regional public administration Local Government SoftwareScreened
113Smart-city infrastructure SaaSvertical 913910 Other local, municipal and regional public administration Local Government SoftwareScreened

Agency & creative4

118Agency project and client management SaaSvertical 5418 Advertising, public relations, and related services Agency Operations & Ad-Ops SoftwareScreened
119Freelancer billing and CRM SaaShorizontal no industry — horizontal —
120Video production pipeline management SaaSvertical 512110 Motion picture and video production Film & TV Production Payroll & Spend SoftwareScreenedVideo Production Pipeline SoftwareScreened
121Design proofing and approval SaaSvertical 5414 Specialized design services Creative Proofing & Digital Asset ManagementScreened

Marketing4

122Industry-specific email marketing SaaShorizontal no industry — horizontal —
123Influencer management SaaSvertical 541810 Advertising agencies Agency Operations & Ad-Ops SoftwareScreened
124Publisher ad-ops SaaSvertical 5418 Advertising, public relations, and related services Agency Operations & Ad-Ops SoftwareScreened
125Event marketing SaaSvertical 7113 Promoters (presenters) of performing arts, sports and similar events Event Ticketing & Venue Operations SoftwareScreened

Sales3

126Configure-Price-Quote (CPQ) SaaShorizontal no industry — horizontal —
127Sales engagement and outreach SaaShorizontal no industry — horizontal —
128Sales analytics and forecasting SaaShorizontal no industry — horizontal —

Fintech3

129Cross-border payments SaaSvertical 5223 Activities related to credit intermediation RegTech & Financial Crime ComplianceScreened
130Corporate treasury management SaaShorizontal no industry — horizontal —
131Embedded finance SaaSvertical 5223 Activities related to credit intermediation RegTech & Financial Crime ComplianceScreened

Security & compliance3

132Cloud security posture management SaaShorizontal no industry — horizontal —
133SOX/GDPR compliance SaaShorizontal no industry — horizontal —
134HIPAA compliance SaaScross 6211 Offices of physicians Healthcare Revenue Cycle & Admin SoftwareScreenedEHR+ — Patient Engagement & Portal PlatformsScreenedElectronic Health Records & Practice ManagementScreenedHIPAA Compliance SaaS — selling the Security RuleScreenedPatient Booking & Doctor MarketplacesScreened

Media & entertainment4

135Podcast hosting and monetization SaaSvertical 5122 Sound recording industries Podcast Hosting & Monetisation PlatformsScreened
136Streaming analytics SaaSvertical 5162 Media streaming distribution services and other media networks and content providers Creator Economy & Streaming Analytics SoftwareScreenedDRM — Digital Rights Management & Content ProtectionScreened
137Digital asset management SaaShorizontal no industry — horizontal —
138Ticketing and event management SaaSvertical 7113 Promoters (presenters) of performing arts, sports and similar events Event Ticketing & Venue Operations SoftwareScreened