Palantir (NYSE: PLTR) stock is expected to hit the market this week.

Analysts are predicting a $22 billion valuation.

The company has decided to go with a direct listing to avoid much of the prolonged scrutiny that comes with a regular IPO.

This raises questions for many investors.

But this is also one of the most exciting IPOs of the year for good reason.

Today, we're going to talk about whether Palantir stock is a buy or not.

Another promising software company just went public today (Sept.

23).

The Bentley Systems stock price jumped 41% after its IPO.

Bentley Systems shares climbed as high as $31 from its pre-IPO range of $19-21 per share.

That range was already an upgrade from yesterday's $17-19 per share.

The company raised $236.5 million with its IPO.

Today, we're going to talk about what makes Bentley Systems unique, and whether it's a buy or not moving forward.