Horizontal Market Software

A second type of software is horizontal market software. This software was usually (way back when) custom written. One day someone said, "We should sell this." Twenty years later, you have horizontal market software. This software includes software products like ACCPAC MAS 90, 200, and 500 Great Plains Navision For a list of the top packages, see the list of top packages on our web site. These packages are designed for a wide variety of businesses. Ten years ago, they tended to be "light" in features. That is, companies had to be careful that the software package they chose would support their business. Today, most of the major packages are very similar. All horizontal packages have strengths and weaknesses, however, so companies considering them should be careful what they select. You might also consider the accounting software selection tool CD available by clicking the link on the page above.