Global Knowledge Management Software Market Research Report 2025(Status and Outlook)

Global Knowledge Management Software Market Research Report 2025(Status and Outlook)



Report Overview

The Knowledge Management Software (KMS) market is defined as the segment of software tools and solutions that help organizations manage and leverage their knowledge assets, including information, expertise, documents, and workflows. The core objective of KMS is to enable better decision-making, enhance productivity, foster collaboration, and facilitate efficient knowledge-sharing across different departments and teams. These software solutions typically offer features like content management, document management, knowledge bases, collaboration tools, workflow automation, and analytics to enhance organizational efficiency and preserve intellectual capital. KMS is increasingly becoming a vital tool for businesses seeking to improve operational performance, retain expertise, and adapt to changing market environments.

In 2023, the Knowledge Management Software market is estimated to have a value of approximately $17 billion, driven by the growing importance of digital transformation and remote work dynamics. With an expected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16% from 2024 to 2032, the market is set to experience robust expansion. Several factors are fueling this growth, including the increased focus on improving business operations through technology, the need for organizations to preserve and share knowledge efficiently, and the rising importance of AI and machine learning in enhancing knowledge management capabilities. As more businesses adopt hybrid and remote work models, the demand for cloud-based KMS solutions is also anticipated to rise significantly. Furthermore, industries like healthcare, finance, and IT, which rely heavily on knowledge management for compliance and operational efficiency, are contributing to the market's expansion.

The development trend of the Knowledge Management Software market is shaped by several key factors. First, the shift towards cloud-based solutions is accelerating as businesses seek flexible, scalable, and cost-effective knowledge management systems. Cloud deployment allows organizations to access their knowledge resources from any location and ensures seamless collaboration among geographically dispersed teams. In addition, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) into KMS is gaining traction. AI-driven tools can automate content categorization, personalize knowledge discovery, and enhance decision-making by analyzing vast datasets. Another trend is the increasing focus on user-centric design. Organizations are demanding KMS tools that are intuitive and easy to use, aiming to reduce the learning curve and improve user adoption. Furthermore, the growing emphasis on data privacy and security, particularly in industries such as finance and healthcare, is prompting software developers to incorporate robust security features, including encryption and access controls, into their products. Lastly, there is a rise in KMS solutions that support collaboration and knowledge-sharing in real-time, enabling organizations to respond quickly to changes in the business environment. As these trends unfold, KMS solutions will continue to evolve to meet the dynamic needs of modern organizations.

This report provides a deep insight into the global Knowledge Management Software market covering all its essential aspects. This ranges from a macro overview of the market to micro details of the market size, competitive landscape, development trend, niche market, key market drivers and challenges, SWOT analysis, value chain analysis, etc.

The analysis helps the reader to shape the competition within the industries and strategies for the competitive environment to enhance the potential profit. Furthermore, it provides a simple framework for evaluating and accessing the position of the business organization. The report structure also focuses on the competitive landscape of the Global Knowledge Management Software Market, this report introduces in detail the market share, market performance, product situation, operation situation, etc. of the main players, which helps the readers in the industry to identify the main competitors and deeply understand the competition pattern of the market.

In a word, this report is a must-read for industry players, investors, researchers, consultants, business strategists, and all those who have any kind of stake or are planning to foray into the Knowledge Management Software market in any manner.

Global Knowledge Management Software Market: Market Segmentation Analysis

The research report includes specific segments by region (country), manufacturers, Type, and Application. Market segmentation creates subsets of a market based on product type, end-user or application, Geographic, and other factors. By understanding the market segments, the decision-maker can leverage this targeting in the product, sales, and marketing strategies. Market segments can power your product development cycles by informing how you create product offerings for different segments.

Key Company

Verint Systems

Computer Sciences Corporation (APQC)

Chadha Software Technologies

ComAround

eGain Ernst Young

Callidus Software Inc.

Knosys

Moxie Software

Bloomfire

KMS Lighthouse

EduBrite Systems

Yonyx

Right Answers

Open Text Corporation

ProProfs

IBM Global Services

Atlassian

Freshworks

eXo

Lucidea

Bitrix

MangoApps

CallidusCloud

Nuance

Pgi

Theum

Auros Knowledge Systems

Connotate

Oracle

M-Files

Market Segmentation (by Type)

Tacit knowledge

Explicit knowledge

Implicit knowledge

Market Segmentation (by Application)

Corporate Enterprises

Educational Institutions

Healthcare Industry

Government Organizations

Non-Profit Organizations

Others

Geographic Segmentation

North America (USA, Canada, Mexico)

Europe (Germany, UK, France, Russia, Italy, Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Southeast Asia, Rest of Asia-Pacific)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Rest of South America)

The Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

Key Benefits of This Market Research:

Industry drivers, restraints, and opportunities covered in the study

Neutral perspective on the market performance

Recent industry trends and developments

Competitive landscape & strategies of key players

Potential & niche segments and regions exhibiting promising growth covered

Historical, current, and projected market size, in terms of value

In-depth analysis of the Knowledge Management Software Market

Overview of the regional outlook of the Knowledge Management Software Market:

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Competitive landscape which incorporates the market ranking of the major players, along with new service/product launches, partnerships, business expansions, and acquisitions in the past five years of companies profiled

Extensive company profiles comprising of company overview, company insights, product benchmarking, and SWOT analysis for the major market players

The current as well as the future market outlook of the industry concerning recent developments which involve growth opportunities and drivers as well as challenges and restraints of both emerging as well as developed regions

Includes in-depth analysis of the market from various perspectives through Porter’s five forces analysis

Provides insight into the market through Value Chain

Market dynamics scenario, along with growth opportunities of the market in the years to come

Chapter Outline

Chapter 1 mainly introduces the statistical scope of the report, market division standards, and market research methods.

Chapter 2 is an executive summary of different market segments (by region, product type, application, etc), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the Knowledge Management Software Market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.

Chapter 3 makes a detailed analysis of the market's competitive landscape of the market and provides the market share, capacity, output, price, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information of the main manufacturers in the market.

Chapter 4 is the analysis of the whole market industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry, as well as Porter's five forces analysis.

Chapter 5 introduces the latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.

Chapter 6 provides the analysis of various market segments according to product types, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.

Chapter 7 provides the analysis of various market segments according to application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.

Chapter 8 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and capacity of each country in the world.

Chapter 9 introduces the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales revenue, sales volume, price, gross profit margin, market share, product introduction, recent development, etc.

Chapter 10 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region in the next five years.

Chapter 11 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each market segment (product type and application) in the next five years.

Chapter 12 is the main points and conclusions of the report.


1 Research Methodology and Statistical Scope
1.1 Market Definition and Statistical Scope of Knowledge Management Software
1.2 Key Market Segments
1.2.1 Knowledge Management Software Segment by Type
1.2.2 Knowledge Management Software Segment by Application
1.3 Methodology & Sources of Information
1.3.1 Research Methodology
1.3.2 Research Process
1.3.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
1.3.4 Base Year
1.3.5 Report Assumptions & Caveats
2 Knowledge Management Software Market Overview
2.1 Global Market Overview
2.2 Market Segment Executive Summary
2.3 Global Market Size by Region
3 Knowledge Management Software Market Competitive Landscape
3.1 Company Assessment Quadrant
3.2 Global Knowledge Management Software Product Life Cycle
3.3 Global Knowledge Management Software Revenue Market Share by Company (2020-2025)
3.4 Knowledge Management Software Market Share by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3)
3.5 Knowledge Management Software Company Headquarters, Area Served, Product Type
3.6 Knowledge Management Software Market Competitive Situation and Trends
3.6.1 Knowledge Management Software Market Concentration Rate
3.6.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Knowledge Management Software Players Market Share by Revenue
3.6.3 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
4 Knowledge Management Software Value Chain Analysis
4.1 Knowledge Management Software Value Chain Analysis
4.2 Midstream Market Analysis
4.3 Downstream Customer Analysis
5 The Development and Dynamics of Knowledge Management Software Market
5.1 Key Development Trends
5.2 Driving Factors
5.3 Market Challenges
5.4 Market Restraints
5.5 Industry News
5.5.1 New Product Developments
5.5.2 Mergers & Acquisitions
5.5.3 Expansions
5.5.4 Collaboration/Supply Contracts
5.6 PEST Analysis
5.6.1 Industry Policies Analysis
5.6.2 Economic Environment Analysis
5.6.3 Social Environment Analysis
5.6.4 Technological Environment Analysis
5.7 Global Knowledge Management Software Market Porter's Five Forces Analysis
6 Knowledge Management Software Market Segmentation by Type
6.1 Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Type)
6.2 Global Knowledge Management Software Market Size Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
6.3 Global Knowledge Management Software Market Size Growth Rate by Type (2021-2025)
7 Knowledge Management Software Market Segmentation by Application
7.1 Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Application)
7.2 Global Knowledge Management Software Market Size (M USD) by Application (2020-2025)
7.3 Global Knowledge Management Software Sales Growth Rate by Application (2020-2025)
8 Knowledge Management Software Market Segmentation by Region
8.1 Global Knowledge Management Software Market Size by Region
8.1.1 Global Knowledge Management Software Market Size by Region
8.1.2 Global Knowledge Management Software Market Size Market Share by Region
8.2 North America
8.2.1 North America Knowledge Management Software Market Size by Country
8.2.2 U.S.
8.2.3 Canada
8.2.4 Mexico
8.3 Europe
8.3.1 Europe Knowledge Management Software Market Size by Country
8.3.2 Germany
8.3.3 France
8.3.4 U.K.
8.3.5 Italy
8.3.6 Russia
8.4 Asia Pacific
8.4.1 Asia Pacific Knowledge Management Software Market Size by Region
8.4.2 China
8.4.3 Japan
8.4.4 South Korea
8.4.5 India
8.4.6 Southeast Asia
8.5 South America
8.5.1 South America Knowledge Management Software Market Size by Country
8.5.2 Brazil
8.5.3 Argentina
8.5.4 Columbia
8.6 Middle East and Africa
8.6.1 Middle East and Africa Knowledge Management Software Market Size by Region
8.6.2 Saudi Arabia
8.6.3 UAE
8.6.4 Egypt
8.6.5 Nigeria
8.6.6 South Africa
9 Key Companies Profile
9.1 Verint Systems
9.1.1 Verint Systems Basic Information
9.1.2 Verint Systems Knowledge Management Software Product Overview
9.1.3 Verint Systems Knowledge Management Software Product Market Performance
9.1.4 Verint Systems Knowledge Management Software SWOT Analysis
9.1.5 Verint Systems Business Overview
9.1.6 Verint Systems Recent Developments
9.2 Computer Sciences Corporation (APQC)
9.2.1 Computer Sciences Corporation (APQC) Basic Information
9.2.2 Computer Sciences Corporation (APQC) Knowledge Management Software Product Overview
9.2.3 Computer Sciences Corporation (APQC) Knowledge Management Software Product Market Performance
9.2.4 Computer Sciences Corporation (APQC) Knowledge Management Software SWOT Analysis
9.2.5 Computer Sciences Corporation (APQC) Business Overview
9.2.6 Computer Sciences Corporation (APQC) Recent Developments
9.3 Chadha Software Technologies
9.3.1 Chadha Software Technologies Basic Information
9.3.2 Chadha Software Technologies Knowledge Management Software Product Overview
9.3.3 Chadha Software Technologies Knowledge Management Software Product Market Performance
9.3.4 Chadha Software Technologies Knowledge Management Software SWOT Analysis
9.3.5 Chadha Software Technologies Business Overview
9.3.6 Chadha Software Technologies Recent Developments
9.4 ComAround
9.4.1 ComAround Basic Information
9.4.2 ComAround Knowledge Management Software Product Overview
9.4.3 ComAround Knowledge Management Software Product Market Performance
9.4.4 ComAround Business Overview
9.4.5 ComAround Recent Developments
9.5 eGain Ernst Young
9.5.1 eGain Ernst Young Basic Information
9.5.2 eGain Ernst Young Knowledge Management Software Product Overview
9.5.3 eGain Ernst Young Knowledge Management Software Product Market Performance
9.5.4 eGain Ernst Young Business Overview
9.5.5 eGain Ernst Young Recent Developments
9.6 Callidus Software Inc.
9.6.1 Callidus Software Inc. Basic Information
9.6.2 Callidus Software Inc. Knowledge Management Software Product Overview
9.6.3 Callidus Software Inc. Knowledge Management Software Product Market Performance
9.6.4 Callidus Software Inc. Business Overview
9.6.5 Callidus Software Inc. Recent Developments
9.7 Knosys
9.7.1 Knosys Basic Information
9.7.2 Knosys Knowledge Management Software Product Overview
9.7.3 Knosys Knowledge Management Software Product Market Performance
9.7.4 Knosys Business Overview
9.7.5 Knosys Recent Developments
9.8 Moxie Software
9.8.1 Moxie Software Basic Information
9.8.2 Moxie Software Knowledge Management Software Product Overview
9.8.3 Moxie Software Knowledge Management Software Product Market Performance
9.8.4 Moxie Software Business Overview
9.8.5 Moxie Software Recent Developments
9.9 Bloomfire
9.9.1 Bloomfire Basic Information
9.9.2 Bloomfire Knowledge Management Software Product Overview
9.9.3 Bloomfire Knowledge Management Software Product Market Performance
9.9.4 Bloomfire Business Overview
9.9.5 Bloomfire Recent Developments
9.10 KMS Lighthouse
9.10.1 KMS Lighthouse Basic Information
9.10.2 KMS Lighthouse Knowledge Management Software Product Overview
9.10.3 KMS Lighthouse Knowledge Management Software Product Market Performance
9.10.4 KMS Lighthouse Business Overview
9.10.5 KMS Lighthouse Recent Developments
9.11 EduBrite Systems
9.11.1 EduBrite Systems Basic Information
9.11.2 EduBrite Systems Knowledge Management Software Product Overview
9.11.3 EduBrite Systems Knowledge Management Software Product Market Performance
9.11.4 EduBrite Systems Business Overview
9.11.5 EduBrite Systems Recent Developments
9.12 Yonyx
9.12.1 Yonyx Basic Information
9.12.2 Yonyx Knowledge Management Software Product Overview
9.12.3 Yonyx Knowledge Management Software Product Market Performance
9.12.4 Yonyx Business Overview
9.12.5 Yonyx Recent Developments
9.13 Right Answers
9.13.1 Right Answers Basic Information
9.13.2 Right Answers Knowledge Management Software Product Overview
9.13.3 Right Answers Knowledge Management Software Product Market Performance
9.13.4 Right Answers Business Overview
9.13.5 Right Answers Recent Developments
9.14 Open Text Corporation
9.14.1 Open Text Corporation Basic Information
9.14.2 Open Text Corporation Knowledge Management Software Product Overview
9.14.3 Open Text Corporation Knowledge Management Software Product Market Performance
9.14.4 Open Text Corporation Business Overview
9.14.5 Open Text Corporation Recent Developments
9.15 ProProfs
9.15.1 ProProfs Basic Information
9.15.2 ProProfs Knowledge Management Software Product Overview
9.15.3 ProProfs Knowledge Management Software Product Market Performance
9.15.4 ProProfs Business Overview
9.15.5 ProProfs Recent Developments
9.16 IBM Global Services
9.16.1 IBM Global Services Basic Information
9.16.2 IBM Global Services Knowledge Management Software Product Overview
9.16.3 IBM Global Services Knowledge Management Software Product Market Performance
9.16.4 IBM Global Services Business Overview
9.16.5 IBM Global Services Recent Developments
9.17 Atlassian
9.17.1 Atlassian Basic Information
9.17.2 Atlassian Knowledge Management Software Product Overview
9.17.3 Atlassian Knowledge Management Software Product Market Performance
9.17.4 Atlassian Business Overview
9.17.5 Atlassian Recent Developments
9.18 Freshworks
9.18.1 Freshworks Basic Information
9.18.2 Freshworks Knowledge Management Software Product Overview
9.18.3 Freshworks Knowledge Management Software Product Market Performance
9.18.4 Freshworks Business Overview
9.18.5 Freshworks Recent Developments
9.19 eXo
9.19.1 eXo Basic Information
9.19.2 eXo Knowledge Management Software Product Overview
9.19.3 eXo Knowledge Management Software Product Market Performance
9.19.4 eXo Business Overview
9.19.5 eXo Recent Developments
9.20 Lucidea
9.20.1 Lucidea Basic Information
9.20.2 Lucidea Knowledge Management Software Product Overview
9.20.3 Lucidea Knowledge Management Software Product Market Performance
9.20.4 Lucidea Business Overview
9.20.5 Lucidea Recent Developments
9.21 Bitrix
9.21.1 Bitrix Basic Information
9.21.2 Bitrix Knowledge Management Software Product Overview
9.21.3 Bitrix Knowledge Management Software Product Market Performance
9.21.4 Bitrix Business Overview
9.21.5 Bitrix Recent Developments
9.22 MangoApps
9.22.1 MangoApps Basic Information
9.22.2 MangoApps Knowledge Management Software Product Overview
9.22.3 MangoApps Knowledge Management Software Product Market Performance
9.22.4 MangoApps Business Overview
9.22.5 MangoApps Recent Developments
9.23 CallidusCloud
9.23.1 CallidusCloud Basic Information
9.23.2 CallidusCloud Knowledge Management Software Product Overview
9.23.3 CallidusCloud Knowledge Management Software Product Market Performance
9.23.4 CallidusCloud Business Overview
9.23.5 CallidusCloud Recent Developments
9.24 Nuance
9.24.1 Nuance Basic Information
9.24.2 Nuance Knowledge Management Software Product Overview
9.24.3 Nuance Knowledge Management Software Product Market Performance
9.24.4 Nuance Business Overview
9.24.5 Nuance Recent Developments
9.25 Pgi
9.25.1 Pgi Basic Information
9.25.2 Pgi Knowledge Management Software Product Overview
9.25.3 Pgi Knowledge Management Software Product Market Performance
9.25.4 Pgi Business Overview
9.25.5 Pgi Recent Developments
9.26 Theum
9.26.1 Theum Basic Information
9.26.2 Theum Knowledge Management Software Product Overview
9.26.3 Theum Knowledge Management Software Product Market Performance
9.26.4 Theum Business Overview
9.26.5 Theum Recent Developments
9.27 Auros Knowledge Systems
9.27.1 Auros Knowledge Systems Basic Information
9.27.2 Auros Knowledge Systems Knowledge Management Software Product Overview
9.27.3 Auros Knowledge Systems Knowledge Management Software Product Market Performance
9.27.4 Auros Knowledge Systems Business Overview
9.27.5 Auros Knowledge Systems Recent Developments
9.28 Connotate
9.28.1 Connotate Basic Information
9.28.2 Connotate Knowledge Management Software Product Overview
9.28.3 Connotate Knowledge Management Software Product Market Performance
9.28.4 Connotate Business Overview
9.28.5 Connotate Recent Developments
9.29 Oracle
9.29.1 Oracle Basic Information
9.29.2 Oracle Knowledge Management Software Product Overview
9.29.3 Oracle Knowledge Management Software Product Market Performance
9.29.4 Oracle Business Overview
9.29.5 Oracle Recent Developments
9.30 M-Files
9.30.1 M-Files Basic Information
9.30.2 M-Files Knowledge Management Software Product Overview
9.30.3 M-Files Knowledge Management Software Product Market Performance
9.30.4 M-Files Business Overview
9.30.5 M-Files Recent Developments
10 Knowledge Management Software Market Forecast by Region
10.1 Global Knowledge Management Software Market Size Forecast
10.2 Global Knowledge Management Software Market Forecast by Region
10.2.1 North America Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.2 Europe Knowledge Management Software Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.3 Asia Pacific Knowledge Management Software Market Size Forecast by Region
10.2.4 South America Knowledge Management Software Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.5 Middle East and Africa Forecasted Sales of Knowledge Management Software by Country
11 Forecast Market by Type and by Application (2026-2033)
11.1 Global Knowledge Management Software Market Forecast by Type (2026-2033)
11.2 Global Knowledge Management Software Market Forecast by Application (2026-2033)
12 Conclusion and Key Findings

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