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Best Government Software in 2026
Government software covers public-sector tasks including citizen portals, permitting and licensing, tax and revenue work, and records management. This list is for public agencies comparing tools for those tasks.
- 20 apps
- Research read 28 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
- 1
CGI Advantage
by CGI AdvantagePaid AndroidiPhoneWebCGI Advantage combines government financial, HR, budgeting and procurement functions with case management, reporting and compliance tools.
- 2
Envisio
Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1Envisio brings planning, performance, projects, and public reporting into one platform for its stated sectors.
- 3
BS&A General Ledger
by BS&A General LedgerPaid WebBS&A General Ledger combines local-government accounting and reporting with budgeting and bank reconciliation.
- 4
Siconfi
Free plan Web - 5
SeeClickFix 311 CRM
Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+2Municipal teams should consider SeeClickFix 311 CRM when they need to collect resident requests across channels and coordinate responses in a shared workflow.
- 6
OpenGov ERP
by OpenGov ERPPaid APIWebOpenGov ERP brings government accounting, budgeting, procurement, payroll, and other modules into one cloud platform. Agencies should request pricing and confirm which optional modules they need.
- 7
PublicInput
Paid WebPublicInput combines community engagement channels with tools for planning and documenting public meetings.
- 8
- 9
CentralSquare Community Development
Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb - 10
Cloudpermit Code Enforcement
Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb - 11
GovPilot
Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb4.8 Visit site - 12
Clariti Enterprise
Paid Web - 13
Catalis CAMA
Paid Web - 14
MuniLogic CE Code Module
Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb - 15
Granicus govService
Paid Web - 16
OpenGov Permitting & Licensing
Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb - 17
Granicus govMeetings
Paid Web - 18
OpenGov Procurement
Paid WebChoose OpenGov Procurement if your purchasing process needs guided intake, approvals, purchase orders, supplier management, and a supplier portal.
- 19
Tyler Enterprise Utilities
Paid WebTyler Enterprise Utilities covers four utility service types and centers on rates, payments, and customer accounts.
- 20
Tyler Socrata
Paid Web
#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price
Compare free-plan terms, paid starting prices, deployment options, supported platforms, and FedRAMP authorization. If code access matters, review the licence and terms; check trial limits, data handling, and agency requirements before choosing.
Questions
Do these government tools have free plans?
A free plan is offered by products on the list. Clariti Enterprise, Cloudpermit Code Enforcement, Envisio, GovPilot, and MuniLogic CE Code Module state that they have no free plan.
How is pricing shown?
Compare the Free plan and Paid from fields. Catalis CAMA, CentralSquare Community Development, Cloudpermit Code Enforcement, Granicus govMeetings, and other products show pricing on request.
Which platforms are supported?
The listed platform types are web, iOS, Android, API, and macOS. Check each product’s platform field because support differs between tools.
What government functions can I compare?
The comparison covers Citizen portal, Permitting & licensing, Tax & revenue tools, Records management, Deployment, and FedRAMP authorized.
What should I check before adopting a tool?
Review pricing, free-plan limits, licence terms, deployment, supported platforms, required workflows, and FedRAMP status where relevant to your agency.