10 Software Companies in Melbourne to Know

Australia is well on its way to topping 1 million tech workers, and jobs in software are part of that growth. In Melbourne, software innovation for businesses and consumers covers industry segments such as finance and marketing. The below companies are examples of some of the city’s top players in the software landscape.

 

Software Companies in Melbourne to Know

Canva is a digital communications and graphic design platform that users, ranging from individuals to enterprise company teams, use to create visual media, often for social media and advertising purposes. On its platform, you can create assets like Instagram posts, pitch decks and course content, on a simple and user-friendly interface that includes stock images, graphics and other visual elements. The Sydney-based company has a Melbourne campus for its local team. 

 

Software firm ServiceNow provides a cloud-based workflow platform that large companies use to manage their business, technology and customer engagement processes. These workflows allow huge teams to work synchronously on complex projects and facilitate efficiency and accountability in performing the regular processes that keep a business humming. Headquartered in California, the company has an Australian base in Melbourne.

 

Contentsquare offers an AI-powered platform that provides contextual insight into customer behaviors, feelings and intent. Its global team has a presence in Melbourne as it works to help companies optimize their digital experiences to improve customer retention and fuel growth.

 

Afterpay, a fintech company, offers short-term financing solutions for consumer purchases. When a consumer makes an online purchase, the option to “pay with Afterpay” is presented at checkout, which enables them to pay in installments over time. Businesses can integrate Afterpay into their checkout options, which allows them to take payment from customers who can’t (or don’t want to) access traditional lines of credit.

 

Iress makes wealth management software for the financial services industry. It offers products for financial advice, trading and market data as well as investment management. More than 500,000 finance professionals around the globe who work in banks, consultancies and investment firms use its products. 

 

PaperCut produces software to manage printing processes. Serving educational institutions, legal and finance firms, government agencies and many other sectors with large, complex printing needs, the software works with various operating systems, including Windows, Android and iOS. Clients can self-host the software or use it as a SaaS product to track, charge and manage printing, copying and scanning. 

 

Zeller’s financial services software allows businesses to receive payments and manage their money digitally. It offers products including EFTPOS terminals, online invoicing solutions, tableside terminals and a contactless payment solution. Zeller also offers customers savings and transaction accounts, corporate cards and an app for on-the-go business management.

 

Gleam.io makes martech software designed to increase website traffic. The company’s platform leverages giveaways, rewards, competitions and user feedback to grow email lists, promote sales events and increase e-commerce sales. E-commerce sites, creators, agencies and social media marketing teams use Gleam as an engagement tool.

 

CSC has a Melbourne office between the Docklands and East End. It provides businesses with services like capital markets transactions, business admin and administrative alternative asset management. It aims to prioritize cutting-edge technology and efficiency in its cloud computing, data analytics and cybersecurity services. 

 

Through its flexible platform, commercetools provides both B2B and B2C brands with digital commerce solutions that equip them to offer personalized, user-friendly online shopping experiences. Its integration marketplace lets commercetools customers connect to useful technology from companies like Adyen, Checkout.com and DHL.