Desktop vs. Online
How SMEs are using software
We asked 4,220 decision makers, discovering valuable sector insights in a global survey.
Desktop-based programs are still omnipresent
98% use desktop-based programs
34% only use desktop-based programs
41% use more than half desktop-based programs
Industries still resort to legacy software
79% prefer using the desktop version of a program
Users preferring desktop versions (by region)
Africa: 100%
Canada: 90%
Asia and Middle east: 80%
USA: 78%
Europe and UK: 78%
Top reasons of respondents to use the desktop version of a program
80% said their applications integrate with third-party programs
- 54% Variety of features
- 42% Trust
- 36% Cost
- Lack of reliable internet connection
Desktop versions are preferred but online access is still important
54% make a purchase decision based on if a software has some kind of online access
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