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Best License and Permit Management in 2026

License and permit management tools let organizations collect applications, direct work, monitor approvals, handle renewals, and maintain permit records in one system. These products are available through web browsers, mobile platforms, desktop operating systems, or self-hosted deployments.

  1. 1

    Pega Government Platform

    Paid AndroidiPhoneLinux+4

    Pega Government Platform offers reusable government-focused building blocks for agencies modernizing processes and applications.

    5.5 Pricing on request Visit site
  2. 2

    Thentia Cloud Complaints & Investigations

    Paid Web

    Consider Thentia Cloud Complaints & Investigations if your regulatory organization needs a configurable public complaint portal and a detailed investigation record in a licensee database.

    5.0 Pricing on request Visit site
  3. 3

    Citizenserve Licensing

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.9 Visit site
  4. 4

    Tyler Labor Relations Case Management

    by Tyler Labor Relations Case Management
    Paid Web

    Choose Tyler Labor Relations Case Management if your organization needs a configurable system for labor cases, shared data, and reporting.

    4.9 Pricing on request Visit site
  5. 5

    Cloudpermit Code Enforcement

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.7 Pricing on request Visit site
  6. 6

    Civic Review

    Paid Web
    4.6 From $6,000/yr Visit site
  7. 7

    Clariti Enterprise

    Paid Web
    4.6 Pricing on request Visit site
  8. 8

    ClearForms

    Paid Web
    4.5 Pricing on request Visit site
  9. 9

    OpenGov Permitting & Licensing

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.4 Pricing on request Visit site
  10. 10

    Objective RegWorks

    Paid Web
    4.3 Pricing on request Visit site
  11. 11

    Trimble Unity Permit

    Paid Web
    3.8 Pricing on request Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

When comparing products, look at online applications, workflow setup, renewal handling, public portals, online payments, and mobile access. Check free-plan terms, trial terms, licence conditions, platform fit, and the paid starting price before choosing. If reading or changing code matters, review the software licence.

Questions

Do these tools offer free plans?

Citizenserve Licensing, Civic Review, and Clariti Enterprise list no free plan. Verify the latest terms for the product you are considering.

What does Civic Review cost?

Civic Review shows pricing starting at $6,000 per year.

Which platforms can license and permit software run on?

This selection covers web, iOS, Android, macOS, Linux, and self-hosted deployments. Confirm support for your intended setup.

Can applicants apply online?

Online application support is one of the category's comparison criteria. Check each product's details to see how submissions are handled.

What should I check about open-source licensing?

If you need to read or change code, review the software licence, permissions, limits, and any conditions before choosing a tool.

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