In this article, we will look into the 5 largest software companies in the world by market cap. If you want to read our detailed analysis, you can go directly to the 30 Largest Software Companies in the World by Market Cap.
5. Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:CRM)
Market Cap as of April 26: $266.06 billion
Salesforce Inc. (NYSE:CRM) is ranked among the largest software companies in the world by market cap. The company specializes in sales force automation, customer services, marketing automation, community management, and salesforce platforms. It has a market cap of $266.06 billion, as of April 26.
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4. Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL)
Market Cap as of April 26: $332.15 billion
Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) operates through segments including cloud and license, hardware, and services. It specializes in the marketing, sale, and development of applications, platforms, and infrastructure technologies. As of April 26, the company is valued at $332.15 billion.
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3. Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG)
Market Cap as of April 26: $2.14 trillion
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) is ranked 3rd on our list of the largest software companies in the world. The leading technology company is the parent entity of the search engine, Google. Its key software platforms and products include Adsense, Google Docs, Google Meet, and Google Chrome, among others. As of April 26, it is valued at $2.14 trillion.
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2. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)
Market Cap as of April 26: $2.61 trillion
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is the second largest software company on our list. The technology leader is a major developer of software applications and services. Its top products include iCloud, macOS, iOS, and Apple Pay, among others. It has a market cap of $2.61 trillion, as of April 26.
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1. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT)
Market Cap as of April 26: $3.02 trillion
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is the largest software company in the world by market cap. The software infrastructure company offers Windows, Edge, and Microsoft 365 suite of applications including MS Office and Teams, among others. As of April 26, the company is valued at $3.02 trillion.
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