B4 Index

Search and filter the B4 Index's 1,600+ independently scored software categories. Browse by keyword, domain, quadrant, or industry. When filtering by industry, returns all vertical categories for that industry PLUS all horizontal categories (which apply to every industry). Each row carries its bande

Score a software category using the B4 Index. Provide a known category name to get pre-computed scores, or provide raw dimension scores (1-5 each) for a custom evaluation. Returns the banded verdict (primary, confidence, near-call flag, full distribution, tipping point), axes, urgency level, and a c

Analyze a software stack against the B4 Index. Provide a list of tool/category names, and get per-tool banded verdicts plus a portfolio summary with verdict distribution, BEWARE spend, near calls, and priority actions. Verdicts are banded (B4 methodology v4.0), not point calls: each of the three qua

Compare build vs buy for a specific software category. Returns side-by-side analysis with the category's banded verdict, scores, vendor options, AI replacement approach, and action steps for each path. Verdicts are banded (B4 methodology v4.0), not point calls: each of the three quadrant dimensions

Get B4 Index recommendations from a natural language description of a software need or business context. Matches the description to relevant categories and returns top matches with scores, banded verdicts, and actionable recommendations. Verdicts are banded (B4 methodology v4.0), not point calls: ea