Best Government Accounting Software in 2026
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Public-sector finance teams can compare these options by the accounting controls and workflows they cover. Compared on fund accounting, budget control, and encumbrance tracking, the entries also include grant management and purchasing workflows. Infor Public Sector, CGI Advantage, and Civica Complaints Management are among the software names to assess against your organization’s needs. Deployment is another listed point of comparison, as are free-plan availability and paid-from pricing. Consider which of these capabilities matter to your financial processes, then use the listed details to narrow the options.
0 of 1 with known pricing have a free tier;0 apps show full bars: free, open, on most devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Infor Public SectorWeb · Windows · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted · API | Two bars | 4 of 6 | 5.6 | |||
| 2 | CGI AdvantageWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | 3 of 6 | 5.5 | |||
| 3 | Civica Complaints ManagementWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Two bars | 3 of 6 | 5.5 | |||
| 4 | BS&A General LedgerWeb | One bar | 1 of 6 | 5.4 | |||
| 5 | Enhanced Fund AccountingWindows | One bar | 1 of 6 | 5.4 | |||
| 6 | FreeBalance Accountability SuiteWeb · Self-hosted · API | One bar | 1 of 6 | 5.4 | |||
| 7 | FUNDVIEWWeb | One bar | 1 of 6 | 5.4 | |||
| 8 | OpenGov Accounts PayableWeb · API | One bar | 1 of 6 | 5.4 | |||
| 9 | RDA School District SuiteWeb | One bar | 1 of 6 | 5.4 | |||
| 10 | Unit4 FP&AWeb · API | One bar | 1 of 6 | 5.4 | |||
| 11 | Infor ERP | No signal | 5.2 | ||||
| 12 | Oracle NetSuite for GovernmentWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Two bars | 3 of 6 | 5.2 | |||
| 13 | Sage Intacct for GovernmentWeb | No signal | 1 of 6 | 5.2 | |||
| 14 | Tyler Infinite VisionsWeb | No signal | 1 of 6 | 5.2 | |||
| 15 | Tyler New World ERP | One bar | 5.2 | ||||
| 16 | Tyler School ERP Pro Financial ManagementWeb | No signal | 1 of 6 | 5.2 | |||
| 17 | Civica Financials | No signal | 5.1 | ||||
| 18 | Tyler EdenWeb | One bar | 1 of 6 | 5.1 | |||
| 19 | Tyler Enterprise UtilitiesWeb | No signal | 1 of 6 | 5.1 | |||
| 20 | Unit4 ERP | No signal | 5.1 | ||||
| 21 | CentralSquare Utility BillingWeb | One bar | 1 of 6 | 5.0 | |||
| 22 | FundFigureWeb | One bar | 1 of 6 | 5.0 | |||
| 23 | TownCloud Finance SuiteWeb | One bar | No | 1 of 6 | $99/mo | 4.9 |
Compare all 23 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | Paid from | Fund accounting | Budget control |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Infor Public Sector | 5.6 | ||||
| 2 | CGI Advantage | 5.5 | ||||
| 3 | Civica Complaints Management | 5.5 | Yes | |||
| 4 | BS&A General Ledger | 5.4 | ||||
| 5 | Enhanced Fund Accounting | 5.4 | Yes | Yes | ||
| 6 | FreeBalance Accountability Suite | 5.4 | Yes | |||
| 7 | FUNDVIEW | 5.4 | Yes | Yes | ||
| 8 | OpenGov Accounts Payable | 5.4 | ||||
| 9 | RDA School District Suite | 5.4 | Yes | Yes | ||
| 10 | Unit4 FP&A | 5.4 | ||||
| 11 | Infor ERP | 5.2 | ||||
| 12 | Oracle NetSuite for Government | 5.2 | Yes | Yes | ||
| 13 | Sage Intacct for Government | 5.2 | Yes | Yes | ||
| 14 | Tyler Infinite Visions | 5.2 | Yes | Yes | ||
| 15 | Tyler New World ERP | 5.2 | Yes | Yes | ||
| 16 | Tyler School ERP Pro Financial Management | 5.2 | Yes | Yes | ||
| 17 | Civica Financials | 5.1 | Yes | |||
| 18 | Tyler Eden | 5.1 | Yes | Yes | ||
| 19 | Tyler Enterprise Utilities | 5.1 | ||||
| 20 | Unit4 ERP | 5.1 | ||||
| 21 | CentralSquare Utility Billing | 5.0 | Yes | |||
| 22 | FundFigure | 5.0 | No | Yes | Yes | |
| 23 | TownCloud Finance Suite | 4.9 | No | 99 /mo | Yes | Yes |
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