Acorn Named a 2026 G2 Best Software Award Winner for Australia & New Zealand
Canberra, Australia — [19 February 2026] — Acorn has been named a 2026 G2 Best Software Award winner, earning recognition as one of the Best Software Companies in Australia and New Zealand, based on verified customer reviews and market presence data for 1,163 total vendors.
G2’s annual Best Software Awards rank the world’s best software companies and products using more than a million trusted reviews from real users. The rankings are driven by a combination of verified customer feedback and market presence metrics, reflecting customer satisfaction and adoption.
The Best Software Awards include rankings of the top 100 software companies globally, alongside regional lists highlighting leading companies in markets such as Australia and New Zealand.
“We built Acorn because we saw firsthand how disconnected learning and performance systems left people and organisations frustrated,” said Blake Proberts, CEO of Acorn. “As an Australian-founded company, this recognition as a top software provider is especially meaningful.”
The Best Software Companies in Australia & New Zealand category highlights 50 organizations that demonstrate exceptional customer satisfaction and market presence across the region. The recognition reflects growing interest across the region in capability-led approaches to learning and performance.
“Behind every review is a person trying to do their job better,” said Keith Metcalfe, President & Head of Customer Experience at Acorn. “Our customers come to us because they’re dealing with real challenges; unclear expectations, frustrating performance processes, and learning that doesn’t feel relevant. This award reflects the emotional impact of finally having a system that supports meaningful conversations, clarity, and progress.”
“We see this as validation, not a finish line,” Proberts added. “Capability clarity and meaningful development are becoming non-negotiable. Our focus remains on building practical, capability-led solutions that evolve with our customers.”
The full announcement and list of winners from G2 can be found here: https://www.g2.com/best-software-companies/nz-aus
About Acorn
Acorn PLMS (Performance Learning Management System) is an AI-powered, capability-led learning platform. With a proprietary library of over 1,600 capabilities and 4,800 proficiency levels, Acorn helps organizations define the capabilities that matter, map them to roles and learning content, and build personalized development plans. By showing learners how to succeed in their roles and enabling leaders to have meaningful performance conversations, Acorn empowers L&D, HR, and people leaders to create clear career pathways and prove the business impact of learning.
About G2
G2 is the world’s largest and most trusted software marketplace. More than 100 million people annually use G2 to make smarter software decisions based on authentic peer reviews. G2’s Best Software Awards rank the best software companies and products worldwide, based on verified customer feedback and market presence.