Summary Verdict
APPF: 3—SNPS: 2wins
Rule of 40
33.4APPF
39.2SNPS
check_circleSNPS leads
Revenue Growth
21.5%APPF
31.0%SNPS
check_circleSNPS leads
Gross Margin
86%APPF
76%SNPS
check_circleAPPF leads
FCF Margin
11.9%APPF
8.2%SNPS
check_circleAPPF leads
Operating Margin
16.6%APPF
10.8%SNPS
check_circleAPPF leads
NRR
—APPF
—SNPS
Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
APPF
33.4
SNPS
39.2check_circle
Revenue GrowthYoY
APPF
21.5%
SNPS
31.0%check_circle
Gross Margin% of revenue
APPF
86%check_circle
SNPS
76%
FCF MarginFree cash flow
APPF
11.9%check_circle
SNPS
8.2%
Operating MarginGAAP
APPF
16.6%check_circle
SNPS
10.8%
NRRNet retention
APPF
N/A
SNPS
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
APPF
N/A
SNPS
N/A
Market CapUSD
APPF
N/A
SNPS
N/A
ARR GrowthYoY
APPF
N/A
SNPS
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
APPF
N/A
SNPS
N/A
Advertisement
insights
Analysis
As of Q1 2026, AppFolio, Inc. trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus SYNOPSYS INC at N/A. On the Rule of 40, AppFolio, Inc. scores 33.4 compared to SYNOPSYS INC's 39.2, placing SYNOPSYS INC ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at AppFolio, Inc. 86% vs SYNOPSYS INC 76%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.