Glossary
Neutral definitions for common software terms and acronyms used across Altimateguide.
This page is a factual reference only. It does not provide rankings, recommendations, or endorsements.
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Alternatives page
Related options index
A page type listing nearby options commonly evaluated for similar software jobs.
Related: Alternatives
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ARR
Annual Recurring Revenue
A recurring revenue metric used in SaaS planning and software purchasing decisions.
Related: How-to guides
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Category page
Tool category index
A page type that groups software tools by a shared primary function or problem area.
Related: Categories
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Comparison page
Side-by-side evaluation format
A page type that presents practical differences between two tools without verdicts or ratings.
Related: Comparisons
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CSAT
Customer Satisfaction
A satisfaction metric that measures user sentiment after a product interaction or support event.
Related: Feedback tools , Survicate , Tools for NPS & CSAT tracking
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Editorial inclusion
Neutral review process
The review process used to evaluate whether a tool fits current categories and decision pages.
Related: Request inclusion
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HIPAA
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
A US regulation affecting how covered organizations handle protected health information.
Related: Editorial policy
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MAU
Monthly Active Users
The count of unique users active in a product over a rolling 30-day period.
Related: Analytics tools
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NPS
Net Promoter Score
A customer sentiment metric based on how likely users are to recommend a product.
Related: Feedback tools , How-to guides , Survicate , Tools for NPS & CSAT tracking
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PLG
Product-led growth
A growth model where product usage drives adoption, expansion, and retention before sales-led handoff.
Related: Analytics tools , Use-case pages
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Priority review
Faster processing option
A paid option that affects processing speed only and does not change inclusion outcomes.
Related: Priority review , Request inclusion
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SCIM
System for Cross-domain Identity Management
A standard protocol for provisioning and deprovisioning users across software systems.
Related: Tools index