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DATA SOURCED FROM UPWORK · 35,705 JOBS ANALYZED

What software buyers actually paid for in 2026

We analyzed 35,705 Upwork job posts across 17 industries over 8 months. This report shows you what clients are really asking for, vertical by vertical, and where the money is going. Free, no fluff.

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What you'll learn

The 5 things buyers ask for

Integration, scaling, automation, AI, and dashboards show up in every industry. We rank them by demand so you know what to build and sell.

17 verticals, mapped

From Marketing to Legal, see the top pain points, budget ranges, and AI demand for each one. Real numbers, not guesses.

Where AI demand is highest

Real Estate, Insurance, Legal, and Healthcare are 40 to 50% AI-ready. We show you which verticals are worth pursuing now.

WHY THIS MATTERS

Stop guessing what to build

Most teams pick projects based on what they already know how to do. This report flips that. It shows you what buyers are spending money on right now, so you can match your offer to real demand instead of hoping. Whether you run an agency, a SaaS, or a dev team, you’ll see exactly where the work is.

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35,705 jobs. 17 industries. One clear picture of what clients want. Drop your email and we’ll send it over.

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