5 Biggest Software Companies in the World

4. Adobe Inc (NASDAQ: ADBE)

Revenue 2020 ($M): 12,436

Market Value ($M): 222,072

Number of Employees: 22,634

Headquarter: San Jose, CA

Adobe Inc. is formerly known as Adobe Systems Incorporated and was founded in 1982. Adobe is most popular for its multimedia production software which includes Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Lightroom, and a lot more. The company also engages in digital experience (marketing/advertising tools) and publishing unit (web conferencing, document platforms). 

In 2019, Adobe Systems purchased Allegorithmic, the manufacturer of Substance, a platform for producing 3D textures and materials in-game and video post-production for approximately $106 million.