Best Office Equipment Software of 2026
Independently reviewed and scored against the same 47 criteria. We've evaluated 374 Office Equipment products hands-on — here are the ones worth your time.
The best office equipment products, according to us
- 1. Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE 8500 III Series — Best overall
- 2. Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE 6500 III Series — Runner-up
- 3. Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE 4500 III Series — Best value
- 4. Canon imageCLASS D1620 D1650
- 5. Better Buys’ Office Equipment Editor’s Choice Awards – 1Q 2019
- 6. Epson WorkForce ES-50 ES-60W
- 7. Brother MFC-J6945DW Series
- 8. Lexmark B2236dw
- 9. Lexmark MB2236adw
- 10. Ricoh IM C4500 IM C6000
The best office equipment software, reviewed
Our top picks based on hands-on evaluation, feature depth, and verified user feedback.
New series of production-oriented devices that has a strong focus on security.
New high-volume machines with a strong focus on helping businesses stay secure and improve productivity.
Third-generation imageRUNNER ADVANCE black-and-white MFPs with a strong focus on security.
The full Office Equipment shortlist
Side-by-side comparison of every office equipment product we've reviewed. Click any tool to read the full evaluation.
| # | Tool | Best For | Free Trial | Deployment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121 | enhanced security features | — | — | Review | |
| 122 | enhanced security features | — | — | Review | |
| 123 | enhanced security features | — | — | Review | |
| 124 | 5" color touchscreen that includes Application Library platform | — | — | Review | |
| 125 | — | — | — | Review | |
| 126 | automatic feeding mode | — | — | Review | |
| 127 | brother Page Gauge that eliminates the guesswork of ink used | — | — | Review | |
| 128 | standard wireless connectivity | — | — | Review | |
| 129 | standard wireless connectivity | — | — | Review | |
| 130 | always Current technology that lets businesses download upgrades on-demand | — | — | Review |
What is Office Equipment software?
A Human Resource Management System (HRMS) is an integrated suite of applications that manages the complete employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through payroll processing, benefits administration, performance management, and offboarding. Unlike point solutions that address a single function, a modern HRMS unifies these capabilities into one platform, eliminating data silos and reducing the manual overhead that weighs down growing HR departments.
Why your organization needs an HRMS in 2026
Once a company exceeds 50 employees, the friction of managing payroll, compliance, time tracking, benefits, and performance reviews across disconnected spreadsheets and standalone tools becomes a material drag on productivity. An HRMS automates routine workflows (leave approvals, tax filings, benefits enrollment, new-hire paperwork) so HR professionals can redirect their time toward strategic initiatives like workforce planning, employee engagement, and organizational development.
Self-service portals have become table stakes: employees expect to view pay stubs, update personal information, request time off, and enroll in benefits without filing a ticket or waiting on an HR administrator. The best platforms extend this self-service model to managers as well, surfacing real-time dashboards on headcount, turnover risk, compensation benchmarks, and compliance deadlines.