The top 15 software and software development trends in 2025 are primarily driven by improvements in AI, cloud computing, blockchain, low-code/no-code systems, and cybersecurity. Below is a brief summary:
- Focus on Cloud Computing for scalability and flexibility of business processes.
- Increased Application of Blockchain beyond cryptocurrency for safe, clear transactions.
- Maturation and faster growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in software development and business applications.
- Growth of Low-Code and No-Code development platforms for quick development with less coding.
- Growing use of AI-based coding tools and assistants such as GitHub Copilot.
- Emergence of the Internet of Behavior (IoB) to individualize digital experiences based on behavior.
- Emphasis on Total Experience (TX) that combines customer, user, and employee experiences.
- Growth of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in enterprise to automate repetitive tasks.
- Expanding popularity of Rust as a safe and effective programming language.
- Ethical AI and AI Trust, Risk, and Security Management (AI TRiSM) becoming increasingly significant.
- Advent of conversational and interactive AI-powered user interfaces.
- Quantum computing starting to shape software innovation.
- Greater applications of cybersecurity controls built into AI tools.
- Virtual Private Networks (VPN) with 24/7 assistance improve remote working and security.
- Personalization as a result of data analysis and IoB influencing customer engagement strategies.
In addition, as for the top-selling software products of 2025, leading players are Salesforce Sales Cloud (CRM), NinjaOne (endpoint management), Google Classroom (LMS), Insider (mobile marketing platform), and Gusto (payroll and HR) which demonstrate strong trends in cloud services, corporate productivity, education technology, marketing, and HR management.
