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Navigating the US$420B business SaaS market: The top 100 business SaaS ecosystems for partners

Navigating the US$420B business SaaS market: The top 100 business SaaS ecosystems for partners

The estimated US$420B business SaaS market (software sold primarily to line-of-business buyers) is undergoing a platform-powered transformation where robust partner ecosystems are critical to achieving long-term, efficient growth. The Business SaaS 100 Ecosystems report identifies the top business SaaS ecosystems based on a blended ranking of revenue, growth, partner ecosystem strength, and partner ecosystem strategy. This report explores the forces reshaping the business SaaS category and serves as a guide to maximizing success through partner ecosystems.

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Business SaaS: a US$420B market and growing

Canalys (part of Omdia) estimates that the business SaaS market is US$420B and growing at 22.3% annually, nearly four times faster than the broader IT market. The top 20 vendors alone represent over half the market, with more than US$240B in business SaaS revenue. While the world’s largest players such as Google Cloud (+30% Y-o-Y) continue to grow at impressive rates, newer platforms including Databricks (+60% Y-o-Y) and Snowflake (+37.5% Y-o-Y) are among the fastest growing. While 80% of the top 100 business SaaS vendors are headquartered in the US, several fast-growing companies like SAP (Cloud ERP Suite growing at 33% Y-o-Y), Zoho Corporation (+30% Y-o-Y), and Monday.com (+33% Y-o-Y) are proving an emerging global opportunity.

Unlike IT solutions that are sold to technical teams, business SaaS is uniquely built for line-of-business users, such as heads of sales, marketing, HR, operations, customer success, product, analytics, finance, or accounting. These solutions are purchased to impact key business objectives, including revenue acceleration, improved operational efficiency, better decision-marketing, enhanced employee or customer experiences, and stronger financial performance. To help customers achieve greater outcomes at scale, leading vendors including Microsoft, Salesforce, AWS, Google Cloud, and Intuit operate massive partner ecosystems with hundreds of thousands of global partners dedicated to driving the business success of mutual customers, giving them a clear market advantage.

The market can be broken down into ten core business SaaS categories based primarily on the buyer: marketing, sales, customer success, operations, HR, finance and accounting, data and analytics, vertical SaaS buyers, and cross-functional business leaders purchasing enterprise-wise SaaS solutions.

SaaS is undergoing a partner transformation

As the market matures, business SaaS is entering a new scaling phase where platforms are synonymous with partner ecosystems, and are critical to achieving long-term efficiency. To earn platform ecosystem status, SaaS companies must expand investment beyond traditional SaaS partner models, and invest in cutting-edge strategies across a broad spectrum of partner types:

  • Technology partners, ISVs, and marketplaces to extend product functionality and integrate data and workflows.
  • Service partners, spanning organizations such as GSIs, SIs, agencies, consultants, specialized advisors, brokers, agents, accountants, and more, to fill implementation and resource gaps, bring vertical and domain expertise, drive business KPIs, and improve retention.
  • Distribution and reseller channels to extend geographic and segment reach, and offer value added services and multi-partner orchestration.
  • Strategic alliances to unlock new markets, accelerate innovation, and drive joint innovation.
  • Marketing partners, to amplify the brand, credibility, thought-leadership, demand-generation, and better tap into a new generation of buyers.

 

This ecosystem transformation is not just about scale, but about the depth and diversity of partners. Every top business SaaS vendor on the list has deep investment in multi-modal ecosystem strategies, with several factors accelerating investment in diversified partner strategies:

  • Buyers increasingly demand interoperability, driving investment in APIs, marketplaces, and technology partners.
  • AI is reshaping value, making data integrations and partner-led customization essential for adoption and success.
  • IT landscape is more complex than ever, and customers need partners to fill expertise and capacity gaps.
  • Digitally savvy buyers prefer digital marketplaces and expert partners for procurement and management.
  • Vertical SaaS is accelerating, fueling demand for specialized partners and domain expertise.
  • Economic pressures are pushing vendors to diversify routes to market and invest in partner-led motions.
  • Customer success and retention drives growth, and partners are key to maximizing customer adoption and business ROI metrics.

Together, these dynamics are making partner ecosystems more critical, with partners now contributing to a larger percentage of business SaaS revenue as the industry matures. While most SaaS vendors are early in their partner journey, leading business SaaS platforms, like Microsoft (95% partner) and Salesforce (75% partner), have established truly partner-centric organizations that not only amplify reach and revenue, but also deliver significant revenue opportunities for partners. Vendors are adopting multiplier language, showcasing how their platforms generate revenue multipliers for their partner ecosystems:

  • Google Cloud partners can capture up to US$7.05 for US$1 of Google Cloud.
  • AWS partners can make US$6.40 for every US$1 of AWS sold.

The growth of SaaS ecosystems is also represented in the surge of strategic acquisitions of specialized business SaaS partners by larger partner entities. For example, SoftwareOne’s 2024 acquisition of a key SAP partner, Insight’s acquisition of a key ServiceNow partner, Accenture’s acquisition spree of multiple business SaaS partners, and over 100 Salesforce partners acquired in the last five years.

In this evolving landscape, the SaaS vendors and partners that embrace ecosystems, platform thinking, and partner strategies will be the biggest winners. This report provides a guide for navigating the evolving business SaaS partner landscape.

The Business SaaS 100 Ecosystems

Ranking and categorization framework:

The Business SaaS 100 Ecosystems ranks the top Business SaaS ecosystems based on a blended score of revenue and growth, and partner ecosystem strength and strategy. Inclusion in the SaaS 100 Business Ecosystems requires vendors to primarily sell to line-of-business users (not to IT, security, or developer teams) and be a leader in their revenue category. Partner ecosystem strength is scored using publicly available information across three categories:

  1. Ecosystem Performance: Size, growth, partner contribution, and partner profitability.
  2. Partner Strategy: Investment and strategies across a range of partner types (channel, service, referral, ISV, technology, alliance, marketplace, solution, and other niche partners), strength of partner networks, and strength of partner strategies.
  3. Maturity: Modern partner infrastructure, partner tooling, partner programs, developer tooling, effective partner leadership, partner culture, and overall partner-friendliness.

The blended score is then used to categorize vendors into Ecosystem Leader categories:

 

 

The Business SaaS 100 Ecosystems list:

The Business SaaS 100 Ecosystems list below is a summary of the most influential business SaaS ecosystems and partner programs. Canalys (part of Omdia) subscribers can access the full Business SaaS 100 Ecosystems dataset, featuring 20+ vendor-level attributes to support benchmarking, ecosystem strategy, and partner planning.

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Vendor Estimated 2024  Business SaaS Revenue Primary Business SaaS Offerings Business SaaS  Ecosystem  Category Partner Leader Partner Leader Title Partner Program Summary
1 Microsoft  $60B-$65B  CRM, ERP, Productivity, Collaboration,
BI/analytics, Automation, HR 
Market-Leading Ecosystem  Nicole Dezen  Chief Partner Officer  Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program: A multi-tiered, points-based program that rewards a diverse set of global partners across partner types for high-value activities like co-selling, solution development, customer success. Partners can specialize across solution areas (cloud infrastructure, business apps, data, AI) and gain access to technical enablement and the Microsoft commercial marketplace. It’s one of the most partner-driven programs globally, influencing 95% of Microsoft’s commercial revenue.

2 

Salesforce 

$27B-$29B 

Customer Relationship Management (CRM), marketing automation, sales, customer service 

Market-Leading Ecosystem 

Steve Corfield 

EVP/GM Global Alliances, Channels, Emerging Products 

The Salesforce Partner Program: Focused primarily on AppExchange ISVs, consultants, and system integrators, this tiered program offers extensive enablement and emphasizes delivering customer success, co-marketing, and ecosystem innovation, making it one of the most mature SaaS partner programs. 

3 

AWS 

$9B-$11B 

CX, BI, Analytics, Productivity 

Market-Leading Ecosystem 

Ruba Borno 

Vice President, Global Specialists and Partners 

AWS Partner Network (APN): Offers a diverse set of programs across Reseller Programs, Services Programs, Managed Services Programs, Technology Solutions Programs, Business Outcome Solutions Programs, Public Sector Programs, and more. APN offers AWS Specializations, technical enablement, funding programs, and co-selling opportunities through its Select, Advanced, and Premier tiers. Known for its lucrative partner multipliers, extensive partner tools and programs, AWS Partner Profitability Framework, and joint go-to-market support. 

4 

Google Cloud 

$9B-$11B 

Cloud computing, AI and data analytics, productivity, collaboration 

Market-Leading Ecosystem 

Kevin Ichhpurani 

Chief Partner Officer 

Google Cloud Partner Advantage Program: Offers strong support for service providers, consultants, solution providers, resellers, ISVs, and data/AI specialists. Offers technical support, co-selling, and partner badging (Member, Partner, Premier Partner). Strong focus on ecosystem growth in AI, analytics, and cloud-native solutions, as well as joint customer transformation efforts and partner enablement. 

5 

SAP 

$13B-$15B 

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) 

Market-Leading Ecosystem 

Karl Fahrbach 

Channel Chief + Chief Partner Officer 

SAP PartnerEdge: Offers diverse models, resources, and support for resellers, service, and technology partners. The program is tightly integrated with SAP’s cloud transition strategy and emphasizes industry-specific innovation. 

6 

Oracle 

$10B-$12B 

ERP, HCM, Business Intelligence (BI) 

Market-Leading Ecosystem 

Leah Yomtovian 

Senior Vice President, Partner and Operations Strategy 

Oracle Partner Program: Offers a collaborative framework for a wide range of partners to leverage Oracle's technology and resources. It provides partners with access to training, certifications, and marketing tools to enhance their capabilities and market reach. Focused on enterprise transformation and deep integrations with Oracle Cloud. 

7 

Adobe 

$13B-$14B 

Creative Cloud, digital marketing, document management 

Strategic Ecosystem 

Amit Ahuja 

VP Ecosystem 

Adobe Partner Program: Enables a wide range of Solution Partners (from GSIs, to consultants, to a range of creative/design/digital agencies), Technology Partners, and Authorized Resellers to deliver creative, digital experience, and document workflows. Offers strong marketing support and specialization tracks across Experience Cloud and Creative Cloud. Offers strong marketing support and specialization tracks across products.  

8 

ServiceNow 

$8.5-$9.5B 

IT Service Management (ITSM), workflow automation 

Strategic Ecosystem 

TBD 

TBD 

ServiceNow Partner Program: Offers a collaborative framework for partners to enhance their capabilities and grow their business consulting, tech, and managed service partners. Strong focus on consulting, tech, and managed service partners, and puts an emphasis on platform training, solution certifications, and a strong co-sell engine tied to digital workflow transformation. 

9 

Workday 

$6B-$7B 

Human Capital Management (HCM), financial management 

Strategic Ecosystem 

Sam Alkharrat 

Chief Partner Officer 

Workday Partner Program: Focuses on strategic services and technology partners to enhance HCM and financial management deployments. Known for its deep integration and partner engagement. 

10 

Intuit 

$13B-$14B 

Financial software, accounting, tax, marketing automation 

Strategic Ecosystem 

Andy Bhaduri 

Head, WW Partner Channel 

Intuit Partner Program: Supports a range of professional service firms, such as accounting firms, accountants, digital agencies, and small-business advisors and consultants, through access to resources, tools, and support to enhance their services using Intuit's products like Mailchimp, QuickBooks, TurboTax, and more. Partners receive benefits such as training, marketing resources, and dedicated support to help grow their business. 

11 

IBM 

$4B-$6B 

Cloud computing, AI, business analytics 

Strategic Ecosystem 

Kate Woolley 

General Manager, IBM Ecosystem 

IBM Partner Plus: IBM’s global program offers training, technical enablement, and co-marketing across software, infrastructure, and consulting partners. Unique for its hybrid cloud and AI alignment, and the ability to co-sell and co-develop solutions within IBM’s broad enterprise ecosystem. 

12 

Cisco Systems 

$3B-$5B 

Networking, cloud management, communications and collaboration 

Strategic Ecosystem 

Rodney Clark 

SVP Partnerships 

Cisco Partner Program: Cisco360: Cisco’s new partner framework, Cisco360, launching fully in 2026, shifts from transaction-based tiers to a value-driven model focused on customer success and lifecycle impact. It features two designations—Cisco Partner and Cisco Preferred Partner—and uses a Partner Value Index to evaluate partners across skills, performance, and engagement. The program emphasizes specialization in areas like security, networking, and AI, with significant investment in enablement and training. 

13 

HubSpot 

$2B-$3B 

CRM, marketing automation, sales and customer service 

Strategic Ecosystem 

Scott Brinker 

VP Platform Ecosystem 

Hubspot Partner Program: A tiered program supporting marketing agencies, CRM consultants, other solutions providers, and app developers. Partners benefit from generous revenue share, co-marketing, and certification resources. HubSpot’s App Marketplace and Solutions Directory are differentiators—offering high visibility, lead generation, and seamless integrations for partners targeting SMBs. The program stands out for its inbound marketing focus, intuitive tools and partner resources, and strong support for partners building recurring revenue streams. 

14 

Shopify 

$6B-$7B 

E-commerce, online store management 

Strategic Ecosystem 

Paul Fitzpatrick 

Head of Global Partnerships and Programs 

Shopify Partner Program: Designed for developers, designers, agencies, and e-commerce specialists to build and support e-commerce stores, apps, and themes. Stands out for its vibrant app ecosystem and revenue-sharing for theme, app, and affiliate contributions. 

15 

ADP 

$17B-$19B 

Payroll, HR management, workforce solutions 

Strategic Ecosystem 

Joe DeSilva 

President, Global Sales 

ADP Partner Advantage Program: Provides accountants, brokers, consultants, and tech partners with access to ADP’s HCM and payroll solutions. Known for its co-marketing support, dedicated account teams, and trusted brand in compliance-heavy services. 

16 

Snowflake 

$2.8B 

Cloud data warehousing, data analytics 

Strategic Ecosystem 

Tyler Prince 

SVP Worldwide Alliances + Channels 

Snowflake Partner Network: Enables ISVs, consultants, integrators, and other partners to build and deploy data solutions on Snowflake’s Data Cloud. Differentiated by its strong co-sell support and ecosystem built around data sharing, AI, and analytics. 

17 

Databricks 

$3B 

Data engineering, machine learning, AI, analytics 

Strategic Ecosystem 

Stephen Orban 

SVP of Partnerships 

Databricks Partner Program: Supports technology and consulting partners leveraging Databricks. Focuses on joint innovation, solution accelerators, and co-selling in AI, data science, and engineering use cases. 

18 

Stripe 

$13B-$14B 

Payment processing, financial services 

Strategic Ecosystem 

Dorothy Copeland 

SVP Partner Ecosystem 

Stripe Partner Ecosystem: A developer-centric program for ISVs, platforms, GSIs, and service partners integrating Stripe’s payment APIs and providing other services. Unique for its fintech orientation, strong onboarding tools, and global reach across monetization models. 

19 

Atlassian 

$2.5B-3.5B 

Project management, collaboration, DevOps 

Strategic Ecosystem 

Keran McKenzie 

Global Head of Ecosystem + Marketplace 

Atlassian Partner Program: Includes Solution, Marketplace, and Alliance, and Platform partners supporting collaboration and DevOps tools. Known for enablement and a product-led go-to-market model with deep Atlassian ecosystem integration. 

20 

Autodesk 

$5B-$6B 

CAD, engineering & design 

Strategic Ecosystem 

Steve Blum 

Executive VP + Chief Operation Officer 

Autodesk Partner Program: Supports resellers, VARs, integrators, service providers, SIs, and technology providers in delivering design and engineering software, implementation, training, and industry-specific configuration. Offers co-selling, training, and industry specialization (eg, AEC, manufacturing). Unique for its long-standing industry focus, verticalized solutions. 

21 

Zendesk 

$3B-$3.5B 

Customer service, help desk 

Robust Ecosystem 

Carrie Francey 

SVP Partner 

Zendesk Partner Program: Supports solution providers, implementation partners, resellers, business process outsourcers (BPOs), developers, referral partners, and technology partners in delivering CX solutions. Offers enablement, co-marketing, and marketplace visibility. Stands out for ease of integration, fast deployment, and its focus on modern customer service. 

22 

Twilio 

$2.5B-$3B 

Customer interactions, Communications, APIs  

Robust Ecosystem 

Kevin Wagner 

Vice President of Partnerships 

Twilio Partner Program: Built for resellers, consultants, ISVs, digital consultants and agencies, and developers, using Twilio’s programmable communication APIs. Includes technical enablement, joint marketing, and sales support. Unique for its developer-first DNA and global reach in messaging, voice, and customer engagement. 

23 

Zoom 

$2B-$3B 

Collaboration 

Robust Ecosystem 

Nick Tidd 

Head of Global Channel GTM 

Zoom Up Partner Program: Supports resellers, ISVs, MSPs, and distributors through its Zoom Up program. It offers deal registration, marketing resources, training, and co-selling support across Zoom’s full suite. The program stands out for its flexible engagement models tailored to service providers and technology partners alike. 

24 

DocuSign, Inc. 

$2.5B-$3B  

E-signature, contract lifecycle management 

Robust Ecosystem 

Bronwyn Hastings 

GVP Global Partners and Alliances 

DocuSign Partner Program: Engages tech, reseller, and referral partners to build and extend eSignature and agreement workflow solutions. Offers co-selling, API access, and technical training. Known for its leadership in digital agreements and enterprise adoption. 

25 

Dropbox 

$2.3B-$2.4B 

Cloud storage, file sharing, collaboration 

Robust Ecosystem 

Lauren Sandtorv 

Head of Sales & Channel, Americas 

Dropbox Partner Program: Offers resellers, VARs, and service partners the opportunity to collaborate with Dropbox to build large practices and enhance their offerings. The program provides access resources, training, and support to integrate Dropbox solutions into their services, as well as benefits like co-marketing opportunities, sales incentives, and technical support. It stands out for its simplicity and brand recognition. 

26 

Kaseya 

$1.3B 

IT Management + MSP solutions 

Focused Ecosystem 

Ryan Ricciardi 

VP, Strategic Partnerships 

Kaseya Partner First: Offers IT service providers, MSPs, resellers, and technology alliance partners access to a comprehensive suite of IT management solution, sales and marketing support, training, marketing automation, and resources to enhance their service offerings. Kaseya focuses on collaboration, being partner-first, and helping partners expand their market reach and improve profitability through innovative technology solutions and a strong ecosystem. 

27 

ConnectWise 

$750M-$800M 

IT Service Management (ITSM) + MSP solutions 

Focused Ecosystem 

Chris Timms 

SVP and GM, Ecosystems 

ConnectWise Partner Program: Enables partners like MSPs and IT Consultants to scale via training, marketing tools, co-selling, strategic planning, lead generation tools, and a dedicated account manager. Partners can leverage ConnectWise's software solutions to enhance their service offerings and improve operational efficiency.  

28 

SAS Institute 

$2.5B-$3B  

BI, advanced analytics, AI 

Focused Ecosystem 

John Carey 

VP, Global Channels 

SAS Partner Program: Designed for resellers, technology partners, and consulting firms focused on advanced analytics, AI, and data management. The program offers extensive training, co-selling opportunities, and industry-specific enablement—particularly in highly regulated sectors. SAS stands out for its legacy in statistical software, deep domain expertise, and strong presence in data-driven enterprises worldwide. Partners benefit from a mature ecosystem built to drive innovation, expand market reach, and deliver measurable customer outcomes. 

29 

Epic Systems 

$4.2B-$4.7B 

Healthcare  

Focused Ecosystem 

Kate O'Brien 

Strategic Partnerships 

Epic Systems: Collaborates with a range of partners, including technology partners, services partners, other healthcare organizations, and strategic alliance partners with deep healthcare specialization and expertise. They also offer integrations via App Orchard and Connection Hub. 

30 

OpenText 

$1.8B-$2.5B 

Enterprise content management, business process automation, information management 

Focused Ecosystem 

Mike DePalma 

VP Business Development 

OpenText Partner Program: Offers a collaborative framework for partners to enhance their digital transformation capabilities and information management solutions. It provides co-selling, marketing tools, resources, training, and technical enablement support to deliver OpenText solutions effectively. The program includes various partnership levels and stands out for its deep enterprise content expertise and broad portfolio. 

31 

Zoho Corporation 

$1.3B-$1.4B 

CRM, business productivity 

Focused Ecosystem 

Sunganthan Prabhakar 

Director Channel  

Zoho Partner Program: Provides sales commissions, training, and marketing support for consulting partners, SI partners, affiliates, and marketplace partners. Unique for its broad product stack, pricing, and appeal to global SMBs. 

32 

Palantir Technologies 

$1.1B-$1.5B 

Data integration and advanced analytics platforms 

Focused Ecosystem 

Ryan Taylor 

Chief Revenue Officer 

Palantir Partner Program: Engages systems integrators, consulting firms, and technology companies around Palantir Foundry. Offers technical enablement and joint go-to-market programs. Known for its deep data modeling capabilities and focus on large, complex enterprise deployments. Partners benefit from Palantir's expertise in data analytics, enabling them to deliver comprehensive data-driven solutions to clients. 

33 

Infor 

$1B-$1.5B 

ERP, Supply chain management 

Focused Ecosystem 

Paul Broft 

VP, Global Ecosystem 

Infor Partner Network (IPN): Infor launched a new, modern Partner Program in January 2025 that supports a robust global ecosystem of partners that innovate, sell, and deliver Infor solutions. The program focuses on channel partners, system integrators, ISVs, and service providers focused on delivering industry-specific cloud ERP and enterprise solutions. The program offers co-sell support, enablement, specialized training, flexible options, and is known for its deep vertical focus.  

34 

Monday.com 

$1B-1.2B 

Work management, project management, collaboration 

Focused Ecosystem 

Ophir Penso 

VP, Partnerships 

Monday.com Partner Program: Offers service, solution, and technology partners the opportunity to collaborate by providing tools, resources, certification, lead generation, and support to help partners grow their business. Unique for its no-code platform, wide SMB appeal, and partner customization opportunities. 

35 

Sage 

$2B-$2.3B 

Accounting, ERP, Payroll 

Focused Ecosystem 

Laurence Dugue 

Head of Alliances + Partners 

Sage Partner Program and Sage Intacct Accountants Program: Supports tech partners, ISVs, Business partners (sell and refer Sage and provide value-added services), Service delivery partners (train, consult, or offer managed services), and Alliance Partners with strategic partners. Sage Intacct Accountants program is geared for accounting partners to deliver high-value account engagements and financial services. Offers technical enablement, co-marketing, sales support and more. Known for its strength in the SMB and mid-market, especially in finance, payroll, and ERP. 

36 

ZoomInfo 

$1.2B 

Sales intelligence, market data, sales automation 

Focused Ecosystem 

Katie Landaal 

SVP Strategic Alliances 

ZoomInfo Partner Program: Fosters an integrated ecosystems of technology, solutions, and sales partners to enhance solutions with strategic integrations, optimize customer experience with value-added services, and create revenue opportunities for partners. The program provides training, support, co-marketing opportunities, and lead generation support. It stands out for its data quality and ecosystem extensibility. 

37 

Qualtrics 

$1.4B-$1.5B 

Experience management 

Focused Ecosystem 

R.J. Filipski 

Global Head of Ecosystem 

Qualtrics Partner Network: Designed for technology, service and consulting partners helping organizations improve customer, employee, brand, and product experiences. Includes technical enablement, joint GTM, and integration support. Known for its leadership in experience management and enterprise reach across sectors. 

38 

UiPath 

$1.2B-$1.4B 

Automation, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), AI 

Focused Ecosystem 

Janet Johnston 

VP, Global Alliances 

UiPath Partner Network: Empowers business partners, service partners, US public sector partners, and technology partners delivering automation solutions across RPA, AI, and process mining. Includes training, certifications, and co-selling incentives. Stands out for its enterprise-grade platform, rapid deployment, and strong presence in both IT and business process automation. 

39 

UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) 

$3B-$4B 

HCM, workforce management 

Focused Ecosystem 

Jay Dettling 

Chief Partner Officer 

UKG Partner Program: Enables technology/marketplace partners, services partners, reseller partners, global advisory and benefits partners including brokers and carriers, to expand UKG’s reach across workforce management and HR and deliver custom solutions for mutual customers. Includes joint go-to-market, technical training, and co-selling. Stands out for its strength in mid-market to enterprise HCM and its integration capabilities. 

40 

Veeva Systems 

$2.2B 

Cloud software for the life sciences industry 

Focused Ecosystem 

Laura Moran 

President, Global Commercial 

Veeva Commercial Cloud Partner Program: Veeva is focused on supporting services partners, product + integration partners, AI partners, content partners, data and analytics partners, and CRO partners supporting life sciences. Offers deep training, certifications, and access to Veeva’s Commercial Cloud. Stands out for its vertical exclusivity and expertise, compliance rigor, and trusted position in regulated industries. 

41 

Canva  

$2B-$2.5B 

Graphic design, content creation tool 

Focused Ecosystem 

Anwar Haneef 

GM + Head of Ecosystem 

Canva Partner Programs: Canva has several unique partner programs for agency partners, print partners, collection (print) partners, integration partner, enterprise partners, affiliate partners, Canva Certified Creative partners, and other creator partners. Partners mainly receive unique referral links and marketing resources to share with their audience. Includes competitive referral commissions, marketing support, tracking, and early access to features. Stands out for ease of promotion, large user base, and creator-first community engagement. 

42 

Ceridian (Dayforce) 

$1.2B-$1.7B 

HCM, payroll, workforce management 

Focused Ecosystem 

Raja Nucho 

SVP Global Head of Partnerships 

Ceridian (Dayforce) Partner Program: Supports technology, consulting, and reseller partners and offers them collaboration opportunities to enhance their human capital management solutions. Partners gain access to resources, training, and support to integrate and optimize Dayforce solutions for clients.  

43 

Coupa Software 

$1B-$1.5B 

Procurement, spend management, supply chain 

Focused Ecosystem 

Roger Goulart 

EVP Business Development + Alliances 

Coupa Advantage: Supports technology, consulting, and implementation partners in delivering spend management solutions. Offers co-marketing, training, and co-selling. Unique for its focus on procurement and finance transformation, with strong alignment to enterprise efficiency and cost control. 

44 

Xero 

$1B-$1.7B 

Cloud accounting, financial management 

Focused Ecosystem 

Ashley Hansen Grech 

Chief Revenue Officer 

Xero Partner Program: Built primarily for accountants and bookkeepers, partners can earn points to achieve different benefits and status levels. The program aims to help partners grow their business, improve client relationships, and stay updated with industry trends through continuous learning and collaboration with Xero's community and tools. Xero also has a strong App Partner Program. 

45 

Smartsheet 

$1B 

Work management, collaboration 

Focused Ecosystem 

Eva Schoenleitner 

VP Worldwide Partnerships 

Smartsheet Aligned Partner Program: Supports solution partners, business partners, channel partners, system integrators, ISVs, and integrations partners. Includes training, co-selling, and co-marketing support.  

46 

Bill.com 

$800M-1.3B 

Accounts payable & receivable automation, payment processing 

Focused Ecosystem 

Josh Goines 

Senior Vice President Strategic Partnerships 

Bill.com's Partner Program: Tailored to accounting firms offering AP/AR automation through Bill.com. Includes client management tools, training, and co-branding support. Unique for its focus on firm efficiency, recurring revenue opportunities, and support for partner growth. 

47 

Paylocity 

$1B-$1.4B 

Payroll, HR, talent management 

Focused Ecosystem 

TBD 

TBD 

Paylocity Amplify Partner Program: Supports service providers (benefits + tech advisors, financial advisors, CPAs), and tech partners (marketplace) offering HCM and payroll solutions to grow their business with Paylocity. It provides co-marketing, dedicated support, and revenue-sharing opportunities and is known for its modern, user-friendly platform. 

48 

Paychex 

$2M-$2.5M 

Payroll, HR, benefits 

Focused Ecosystem 

Stacy PorcaroJeffcoat 

National Strategic Partnership Leader 

Paychex Partner Program: The Paychxex Professional Employer Organization (PEO) is designed for accountants, CPAs, agencies, financial advisors, brokers, professional service providers, and other service organizations delivering payroll, benefits, and HR services. Includes training, referral incentives, and co-branded marketing. Known for its flexible options, partner resources, custom incentives, and partner collaboration models. Paychex Marketplace features integration partners. 

49 

Pegasystems 

$1B-1.4B 

Business Process Automation (BPA), CRM 

Focused Ecosystem 

Judy Buchholz 

Senior Vice President, Global Partner Ecosystems 

Pega Partner Program: Supports partners across core motions: sell, build, deliver. Offers training, Pega Academy, marketing tools, and more. Partners can move between engagement models and distinctions. Stands out for its focus on the world's leading organizations and dynamic use cases. 

50 

Avalara 

$800M-$1B 

Tax management and compliance automation 

Focused Ecosystem 

Meg Higgins 

SVP, Global Partners 

Avalara Partner Program: Supports accounting firms and accountants, systems integrators, consulting firms, ISVs, and resellers integrating tax compliance solutions into their services via product referrals, implementation services, and custom-designed services. Known for its strong positioning in sales tax automation and strong integrations with key ERP and ecommerce platforms. 

51 

Wix 

$1B-$1.5B 

Website, business solutions, e-commerce 

Focused Ecosystem 

Sarah Adam 

Head of Partnerships 

Wix Partner Program: Designed for freelancers, agencies, consultants, developers, and ISVs building on the Wix platform. Offers revenue share, priority support, lead opportunities, co-marketing, client leads, and a points-based tier system that enables partners to earn points by building premium sites and completing certifications, with additional benefits unlocked at each level.  

52 

Qlik 

$1B-$1.5B 

BI and data visualization 

Focused Ecosystem 

David Zember 

SVP, WW Channels and Alliances 

Qlik Partner Program: Helps partners build a collaborative engagement with Qlik that delivers consistent value to the partner and to mutual customers, built to support various partnership models: resell, co-sell, integrate or embed. It supports solution providers (consulting and service partners), OEM and ISV partners, technology partners, and ambassadors (Qlik Partner Ambassador Program). 

53 

Paycom 

$1.4B-$1.8B 

Payroll, HR, talent management 

Focused Ecosystem 

Kayla Steward 

Manager, Channel Sales + Partnerships 

Paycom Partner Program: Primarily helps private equity firms, franchises, professional services organizations, tech partners, and alliance partners provide comprehensive, compliant and efficient HR and payroll services to the independent owners in their networks.  

54 

WordPress (Automattic) 

$700M-$750M 

Content Management System (CMS), Website hosting 

Focused Ecosystem 

Simon Lemos 

SVP of Sales + Partnerships 

WordPress (Automattic) for Agencies Program and WordPress Affiliates Program: Supports agencies, developers, and affiliates. Offers discounted pricing, commissions, and tooling. 

55 

Asana 

$550M-$600M 

Work management, project management, collaboration 

Focused Ecosystem 

Eron Sunando 

Global Head of Channels + Alliances 

Asana Partner Program: Offers partner opportunities to solutions partners, services partners, and referral partners to, as well as technology partners (Strategic, Premier, Platform) to enhance productivity and drive value through Asana's work management platform. It includes various partnership levels, providing resources, training, tools like the Asana Academy, and support to help partners grow their business, deliver tailored solutions, integrate with other tools, and provide expert guidance to clients. 

56 

Freshworks 

$500M 

Customer support, CRM, IT service management 

Focused Ecosystem 

Josh Lee 

Head of Global Partner Programs + Operations 

Freshworks Partner Program: Offers various programs for resellers, solution providers, technology partners, strategic partners, and affiliates to help them build new revenue streams, increase market size, and collaborate with experts. Includes co-selling, training, and onboarding support. 

57 

Celonis 

$500M-$800M 

Process optimization, process mining, business execution 

Focused Ecosystem 

Malhar Kamdar 

Chief Customer Officer and Head of Ecosystem 

Celonis Partner Program: Enables services partners, GSIs, consulting partners, and technology/app partners to leverage Celonis' process mining and execution management capabilities to drive business transformation. It offers resources, training, and support to help partners deliver value to customers, and stands out for its innovation in business process optimization and enterprise transformation. 

58 

Sprinklr 

$600M-$700M 

Customer Experience Management (CXM), social media management 

Focused Ecosystem 

Rob Midleton 

VP, Global Partnerships  

Sprinklr Unified Partners Program: Enables Sprinklr partners to grow profits and create new revenue streams by delivering differentiated customer experience management solutions. Sprinklr supports a wide range of partners spanning categories: system integrators, transformational partners, resellers, independent consultants, referral partners, technological solution brokers (TSBs), business process outsourcing (BPOs), social channels Partners, agencies, technology partners (cloud partners, ISVs, telco providers).   

59 

Lucid 

$500M-750M 

Collaboration and productivity 

Focused Ecosystem 

Patrick Bakonyi 

Sr Business Development and Partnerships Manager 

Lucid Partner Program and Lucid's Reseller and Channel Partner Program: Supports technology partners and solution partners (consultants, agencies, systems integrations, and resellers). Unique for its visual collaboration platform and integrations across productivity tools. 

60 

Anaplan 

$500M-$600M 

Enterprise planning, business modeling 

Focused Ecosystem 

Ray Curbelo 

Director, Strategic Partnerships 

Anaplan Partner Accelerate Partner Program: Engages global SIs, resellers, and ISVs to deliver connected planning solutions. Accelerate aligns partner capabilities with the needs of customers, and provides certification paths, co-selling, and rewards based on performance. Accelerate offers go-to-market badges that recognize the primary ways partners engage with Anaplan, as well as specialization badges based on expertise and experience in solution areas (finance, supply chain, workforce planning, and sales), and industries (consumer, manufacturing, financial and business services, technology, media, telecom). 

61 

Informatica 

$500M-$1B 

Data management, cloud integration, AI, data governance 

Focused Ecosystem 

Richard Ganley 

SVP, Global Partners and Digital Transformation 

Informatica Ready Partner Program: Provides programs that align with partner's go-to-market business models, including systems integrators, solutions providers, resellers, distributors, commercial use / OEM partnerships, ISV and SaaS partners. The program includes various partnership levels, each with specific benefits such as access to marketing, tools, certifications, support, and commercial benefits. 

62 

Alteryx 

$800M-$1B 

Data analytics, automation, machine learning, AI 

Focused Ecosystem 

Scott Van Valkenburgh 

SVP, Global Alliances + Channels 

Alteryx Partner Program: Provides mutual benefits with the Alteryx partner ecosystem including unique benefits for each partner type: solution providers (recently including value-added resellers and distribution partners), global system integrators (GSIs), technology partners, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Joint customer success, technical expertise, and new customer acquisition are incentivized by the program. Partners at each tier – Registered, Select, and Premier – are rewarded with benefits as they achieve milestones. 

63 

Box Inc 

$950M-$1B 

Cloud storage, file sharing, collaboration, content management 

Focused Ecosystem 

Jamie Perlman 

VP, Global Go-to-market Partnerships 

Box Partner Program: Supports SIs, service partners, value-added resellers, and platform partners to make content sharing and collaboration more accessible. Partners begin in the referral partner program and may advance to one of the Box Reseller Program’s three tiers—Member, Choice and Premier. Each tier is designed with real support, benefits, certifications, solution development support, and perks to accelerate sales and drive growth. 

64 

Medallia 

$500M-$750M 

Customer experience management, feedback analytics 

Focused Ecosystem 

Paul Coote 

Senior Director, Strategic Alliances 

Medallia Partner Program: Designed to enhance customer experience management by collaborating with a network of partners, including technology (integration partners and app partners on XChange) and services partners (GSIs, consulting, delivery firms). Medallia supports various commercial models: resell, referral, co-sell, and more. 

65 

Klaviyo 

$500M-$650M 

Marketing automation 

Focused Ecosystem 

Eddie O'Brien 

SVP Global Partnerships + Alliances 

Klaviyo Partner Program: Built for digital marketing and ecommerce agencies, developers, freelancers, system integrators and tech partners using Klaviyo’s email/SMS marketing automation. Offers revenue share, certifications, client growth tools, and more. Partners gain access to training, support, developer tooling, and co-marketing opportunities, enabling them to deliver superior email and SMS marketing solutions to clients.  

66 

LiveRamp 

$400M-$700M 

Data connectivity, identity resolution 

Focused Ecosystem 

Travis Clinger 

Chief Connectivity + Ecosystem Officer 

LiveRamp Partner Program: Includes technology partners, strategic alliance partners, data partners, service partners (includes a range from global consulting firms to boutique agencies), and media partners. Offers joint solutions, co-selling, and enablement. 

67 

Braze 

$400M-$600M 

Customer engagement, marketing automation 

Focused Ecosystem 

Myles Kleeger 

President and Chief Commercial Officer 

Braze Alloys Partner Program: Supports technology, solutions, and agency partners to enhance customer engagement strategies. It provides access to resources, training, certifications, and support to integrate and optimize Braze's customer engagement platform. Partners can leverage co-marketing initiatives, joint business planning, and technical support to drive mutual growth.  

68 

Miro 

$500M-$600M 

Visual collaboration 

Focused Ecosystem 

Steven Miller 

Head of Enterprise Partnerships 

Miro Partner Program: Designed for solution partners, technology partners, and affiliate partners focused on visual collaboration. Offers enablement, co-marketing, and businesses collaboration opportunities to enhance their offerings and provides partners with resources, training, and support to integrate Miro into their offerings. 

69 

Zapier 

$250M-$350M 

Workflow automation, app integration 

Focused Ecosystem 

Cody Jones 

Global Head of Partnerships + Ecosystem 

Zapier Partner Programs: Supports and guides integration partners to integrate their apps with Zapier, while rewarding partner success and enabling partners to establish a new growth channel. As integrations gain more users and maintains a healthy health score, partners tier up in the partner program from Bronze, Silver, Gold, to Platinum. The Zapier Solution Partner Program is focused on solution partners, consultants, and experts who are providing end-to-end solutions for customers and providing other expert services. 

70 

BigCommerce 

$300M-$400M 

E-commerce, online store management 

Focused Ecosystem 

John Huntington 

SVP Global Partnerships 

BigCommerce Partner Program: The Agency Partner Program is for agencies, services companies, and theme partners that build ecommerce sites and solutions for merchants. The Technology Partner Program is for companies that have, or will develop, an app or integration that will be sold in the BigCommerce App Marketplace. Offers tiered benefits, co-selling, technical enablement, and developer tools. 

71 

Plaid 

$300M 

Fintech 

Focused Ecosystem 

Cormick Barnes 

Partnerships Leader 

Plaid Partner Program: Plaid supports Platform Partners (i.e. payment processors, gateways, ecommerce platforms, wealth management tech, digital banking platforms, and more), implementation partners (i.e. dev shops, consulting firms, systems integrators, value-added resellers), and ecosystem partners (accelerators, incubators, venture capital, private equity funds). Partners receive custom integration and technical expertise, marketing insights for growth, dedicated resources and unique commercial terms. Known for its leading role in secure financial data connectivity and developer-friendly tools. 

72 

Zuora 

$300M-$400M 

Subscription billing, revenue automation 

Focused Ecosystem 

Daniel Enekes 

Vice President of Strategic Partnerships 

Zuora Accelerate Partner Program: Offers a variety of partnership types to meet the needs of different partners, from systems integrators and consulting partners, solution providers, delivery partners, technology alliances, ISVs, and private equity. The program offers training, certifications, co-selling, and solution collaboration that enable partners to capture the monetization of new business models. 

73 

Workato 

$150M-$200M 

Integration, automation, workflow management 

Focused Ecosystem 

Carter Busse 

Gautham Viswanathan 

Workato Automation League Partner Program: The Technology Partner track focuses on enabling integration partners and building a best-in-class enterprise integration and automation platform. The System Integrator track focuses on enabling partners to become leaders in integration and automation by providing clients with cutting edge solutions and strengthening client relationships. 

74 

Gusto 

$500M 

Payroll, HR & benefits management 

Focused Ecosystem 

Dan Westgarth 

Mike Trigg 

Gusto Partner Program: Tailored to accounting firms, financial advisors, HR advisors, and business consultants. Offers client management tools, white-labeled services, and revenue sharing. Helps partners simplify payroll and HR for small and medium-sized businesses. 

75 

Acumatica 

$500M-$750M 

ERP, financial and business management 

Focused Ecosystem 

CJ Boguszewski 

Senior Vice President of Partner Programs and Strategy 

Acumatica Partner Program: Focuses on partners delivering cloud ERP solutions to small and mid-size businesses and includes various partnership tracks (VAR Partner, Services Partner, ISV Partner, Alliance Program, and Acumatica Developer) offering tailored training resources, marketing support, and a partner portal, and more. 

76 

Rippling 

$300M-$400M 

Workforce platform (HR, IT, finance automation) for SMBs 

Focused Ecosystem 

Brad Armstrong 

SVP, Business + Corporate Development 

Rippling Partner Program: Supports brokers, accountants, VCs, and developers with referral and reseller options. Partners gain revenue-sharing, dedicated support, and access to Rippling's unified HR, IT, and finance platform.  

77 

Gong 

$300M 

Revenue intelligence 

Focused Ecosystem 

Rob Moyer 

Global Head of Partnerships 

Gong Collective: Supports technology and services partners to enhance sales workflows through integrated solutions. It offers a broad range of integrations, plus collaboration with GSIs, consulting partners, and revenue focused services firms.  

78 

Notion 

$300M 

Knowledge management, productivity, project management 

Focused Ecosystem 

Claire Hill 

Director of Partnerships 

Notion Partner Program: Offers a diverse ecosystem for partners and individuals aiming to enhance productivity and streamline workflows with Notion. Each track (Technology Partner Program, Solutions Partner Program, Security and Compliance Partner Program, and Startup Partner Program) provides tailored benefits, including dedicated support, training, and co-marketing opportunities, enabling partners to deliver value and grow. 

79 

Deel 

$400M-$800M 

Global payroll, compliance management, HR management 

Focused Ecosystem 

Ryan Freeman 

Head of Partnerships 

Deel Partner Program: Focuses on professionals and organizations aiming to streamline global hiring, compliance, and payroll processes. The program features tiered partnerships—Bronze, Silver, and Gold—and partners can choose from various models, including professional services, product, and venture partnerships, to align with their business objectives and client needs.  

80 

Paycor 

$400M-$700M 

Payroll, HR and workforce management 

Focused Ecosystem 

Tim Ruge 

SVP Strategic Partnerships 

Paycor Partner Program: Designed to support brokers, CPAs, technology providers, and service firms in expanding their reach and enhancing their services through collaboration. The program offers tiered benefits across Silver, Gold, and Platinum levels, including access to co-branded marketing materials, referral tracking, marketing development funds, dedicated support resources, and other partner tools and services that align with their business development strategies. 

81 

Odoo 

$200M-$350M 

Open-source business application software 

Focused Ecosystem 

Lisa Bradley 

Head of Partnerships + Corporate Alliances 

Odoo Partner Program: Designed for partners aiming to deliver tailored ERP solutions using Odoo's open-source platform. Partners gain access to Odoo Enterprise source code, dedicated account managers, and can earn up to 20% commission on Odoo Enterprise sales and 50% on Odoo.sh subscriptions, depending on their partnership level. The program offers tiered benefits across Ready, Silver, and Gold levels, including training, marketing support, and visibility on Odoo’s Partner Directory. 

82 

Conga 

$200M-$400M 

Contract management, document automation 

Focused Ecosystem 

Jordan Romans 

Global Head, Partners + Alliances 

Conga Partner Program: Designed for platform partners, systems integrators, regional partners and expert partners. The program provides resources such as training, co-marketing opportunities, and integration support to help partners deliver value and drive mutual growth. 

83 

Domo 

$300M 

BI, data visualization, analytics 

Focused Ecosystem 

RJ Tracy 

CRO 

Domo Partner Program: Domo's Partner Program is designed for channel, technology, app solution, and implementation partners who want to co-build and scale data solutions using Domo. The program emphasizes go-to-market collaboration, app monetization through the Domo Appstore, and long-term strategic growth. 

84 

FreshBooks 

$200M-$300M 

Account software for SMBs 

Focused Ecosystem 

Faye Pang 

Chief Growth Officer 

FreshBooks Partner Program: Designed to support various partners in expanding their reach and enhancing their services through certification, revenue sharing, co-marketing, and technical integrations. Partners can choose from several tracks (Apps, Developers (API), Accounting Program, Referral Program, and Affiliate Program) built with specific resources to help partners grow their business while providing added value to FreshBooks customers. 

85 

Outreach 

$250M-$300M 

Sales engagement and automation 

Focused Ecosystem 

Rich Long 

Director, Strategic Partners 

Outreach EMPOWER Partner Program: Designed to collaborate with partners aiming to enhance sales execution through AI-powered solutions and offers multiple partnership avenues (Technology Partners and Apps, and, Service and Solution Providers), providing tools and support to drive mutual growth and success. 

86 

ClickUp 

$250M-$300M 

Productivity, work Management 

Focused Ecosystem 

Marshall Tyler 

Chief Strategy Officer 

ClickUp's Alliances and Channels Ecosystem (ACE): Offers multiple partnership avenues tailored to various business models, including verified consultants, solution partners, alliance partners, and affiliate marketers. Provides opportunities for partners to collaborate with ClickUp by promoting its productivity platform. 

87 

Amplitude 

$250M-$350M 

Product analytics, digital optimization 

Focused Ecosystem 

Peter Kuo 

VP, Partnerships 

Amplitude Partner Program: Designed for resellers, solution partners, and technology partners, and offers a range of technical, marketing, and enablement resources to help optimize customer experiences, drive innovation, and achieve success. 

88 

Pendo 

$200M 

Product analytics, user engagement 

Focused Ecosystem 

Diane Stern Ruth 

VP, Global Partnerships  

Pendo Partner Program: Built for ISVs, solution providers, affiliates and integrator partners and offers a broad range of benefits, including non-production use license, platform training and enablement, and joint go-to-market opportunities. 

89 

NICE Systems 

$1.5B 

Customer experience management, workforce engagement 

Focused Ecosystem 

Scott Russell 

CEO 

NICE 360 Partner Program: Designed to foster collaboration and mutual success between NICE and its partners. It offers structured support across various stages, including pre-sales, implementation, and post-sales, ensuring partners are well-equipped to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Partner categories include: solution partners, global system integrators, communication service providers, technology partners, technology solution distributors (TSDs), and service partners. 

90 

Figma 

$400M 

Design and prototyping 

Focused Ecosystem 

Anna Kohnen 

Head of Business Development + Partnerships 

Figma Partner Program: Enables product integration partners and service partners to collaborate by offering design services, integrations, and educational resources for mutual customers.  

91 

Pipedrive 

$150M-$200M 

CRM, sales pipeline management 

Focused Ecosystem 

Anna Kohnen 

Head of Business Development + Partnerships 

Pipedrive Partner Program: Offers solution partners, technology partners, and affiliate partners the opportunity to collaborate with Pipedrive. Partners can earn commissions through referrals, access marketing resources, and receive training to enhance their sales capabilities.  

92 

BambooHR 

$200M-$300M 

HR & talent management, employee engagement 

Focused Ecosystem 

Sean Evers 

VP of Sales & Channel Partnerships 

BambooHR Partner Program: Offers the referral program and marketplace program and gives partners the opportunity to collaborate with BambooHR by providing HR software solutions to their clients.  

93 

Optimizely 

$300M-$400M 

Digital experience 

Focused Ecosystem 

Jessica Dannemann 

Head of Partner Ecosystem 

Optimizely Partner Program: Focuses on solution partners which implement Optimizely's suite of products, including content management, commerce, and experimentation tools, and technology partners, which integrate partners applications and services with Optimizely's platform. 

94 

Procore 

$600M-$700M 

Construction management and collaboration 

Focused Ecosystem 

Brian Calcagno 

Industry Partnerships 

Procore Partner Program: Offers multiple partnership avenues (Technology Partner, Channel Partner, Certified Consultants, Industry Partner, and Strategic Partner), aiming to enhance construction industry operations through technology and services. 

95 

Samsara 

$800M-$1.1B 

IoT for fleet management, asset, and logistics tracking 

Focused Ecosystem 

Kathleen Collyer 

Partnerships Lead 

Samsara Partner Program: Designed to collaborate with partners that aim to enhance operations in industries such as transportation, logistics, construction, and manufacturing. The program offers various partnership opportunities, including Technology Partners, Solution Partners, and Industrial Partners. 

96 

GEP 

$500M-$750M 

Procurement and supply chain management 

Focused Ecosystem 

Ken Legge 

Global Vice President, Alliances and Partnerships 

GEP Partner United Program: Focuses on a global partnership ecosystem of systems integrators, channel partners, and technology providers who specialize in procurement and supply chain. Designed to help customers achieve transformative results, GEP Partner United Program allows alliance partners to build a sustainable and dedicated GEP delivery practice through co-selling and focused partner enablement. 

97 

Airtable 

$350M-$400M 

Project management, collaborative database, work management 

Focused Ecosystem 

Nelson Wang 

Head of Worldwide Partnerships 

Airtable's Partner Program: Offers collaboration opportunities for consultants, agencies, and technology partners to enhance client solutions using Airtable's platform. The two programs (Service Partner and Integration Partner), aim to help partners build workflows, connect teams and data, optimize automations. 

98 

Intercom 

$200M-$300M 

Customer support, AI chatbots, customer messaging 

Focused Ecosystem 

Gayathri Padmanabhan 

Director - Global Partnerships 

Intercom's Partner Program: Two main partner programs (App Partner Program, Solution Partner Program) provide the ability to grow with the industry leader, expand services with AI, and gain expert support and enablement 

99 

Chargebee 

$200M 

Billing, subscription management, revenue recognition 

Focused Ecosystem 

Ashley Goode 

VP of Partnerships and Solutions Strategy 

Chargebee's Partner Program: Designed to foster collaboration with partners that support subscription-based businesses, offering various partnership opportunities, including payment service providers (PSPs), independent software vendors (ISVs), and solution partners and agencies. 

100 

Gainsight 

$250M 

Customer success management, product experience, community engagement 

Focused Ecosystem 

Scott Salkin 

SVP and GM 

Gainsight Partner Ecosystem: Designed to enhance customer success through strategic collaboration across various partner categories (technology and ISV partners, consulting and system integrator, PE and venture capital partners). The program offers tailored benefits and support to each partner type, fostering a collaborative ecosystem aimed at delivering customer outcomes. 

 

What’s next for business SaaS ecosystems?

The evolution of SaaS ecosystems is still early, but accelerating quickly, especially with the increasing importance of data, AI, automation agents, and platform interoperability. Key future trends include:

  • AI and data ecosystems will continue to surge in importance: The value of AI depends on the quality of connected data, systems, and apps, making interoperable ecosystems essential.
  • Specialization and verticalization will deepen: Ecosystems will gbecome more niche and connected, fueling innovation in vertical SaaS, AI, data, and workflow-specific solutions.>
  • Marketplace-driven growth: Marketplaces, from hyperscalers and vertical hubs to distribution marketplaces, will play an even greater role in discovery, sales, and deployment, with partners central to bundling, distribution, and services.
  • Rise of partner platforms: Vendors are investing heavily in tools to manage integrations, marketplaces, partner enablement, management, collaboration, and co-selling. These platforms will grow quickly as ecosystem strategies gain prominence, and join this list in the future.

The SaaS vendors that invest in strengthening and expanding their partner ecosystems now  particularly by enabling AI, data interoperability, seamless partner collaboration, and diverse partner types, will be best positioned to lead in the future.

 

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