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Apps

We are working to build the most complete and up-to-date database of government and civic software -- both the apps themselves and where theyre used. You can help by adding a new app or by link an app to an agency/organization that has used it.

Browse by Software Type

Budget (15) Content Management System (25) Data Conversion (7)
Data Integration (25) Database (35) Human Resource Management (6)
Location (31) Mapping (71) Permits & Inspections (1)
Records & Archiving (2) Social Media (118)

Browse by Software License

Apache (2) BSD (8) GPL (46)
MIT (6) Proprietary (28)

Most Widely Used

ArcGIS
Build, analyze and share maps created with GIS data and other datasets.
Uncategorized used in 10 places updated April 25, 2012
DistrictBuilder
DistrictBuilder is an open source, web-based collaborative redistricting application
Legislation & Governance used in 9 places updated March 12, 2012
YouTown
A mobile app platform built for all government agencies and departments
Citizen Services & 311 used in 9 places updated March 22, 2012
Shareabouts
Shareabouts is a mapping app for crowd sourcing.
Uncategorized used in 9 places updated April 28, 2013
WordPress
Open source blogging tool and publishing platform.
Blogging used in 9 places updated October 8, 2012

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Recently added apps

Smart Traveler
Travel Alerts provides alerts re: weather, terrorist attacks etc before you travel to a...
Transportation updated January 31, 2013
OccupySMS
SMS messaging leveraged by the Occupy Wall St Movement post Hurricane Sandy as part of...
Public Safety & Emergency Management updated January 31, 2013
Prepared.ly
Prepared.ly is a simple way for you to stay informed and proactive about the ongoing...
Public Safety & Emergency Management updated January 31, 2013
Safecast
Interactive Radiation Mapping App created post Fukushima
Public Safety & Emergency Management updated January 31, 2013
Stormpocalypse
Stormpocalypse sends SMS alerts and Twitter updates with number of reported power outages...
Public Safety & Emergency Management updated January 12, 2013

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Recently deployed

PlaceSpeak
is being used by New City Ventures
Engagement Deployed May 2, 2013
PlaceSpeak
is being used by Brook Pooni Associates Inc.
Engagement Deployed May 2, 2013
PlaceSpeak
is being used by New City Ventures
Engagement Deployed May 2, 2013
PlaceSpeak
is being used by City of Port Moody
Engagement Deployed April 29, 2013
PlaceSpeak
is being used by City of Nanaimo
Engagement Deployed April 29, 2013

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Most Watched

GeoServer
GeoServer is an open source sever that allows users to share and edit geospatial data.
Uncategorized 1 watching updated February 3, 2012
Open Atrium
"Intranet in a box" with dashboard, wiki, etc, with customizable and shareable...
Administration 1 watching updated April 4, 2012
Google Apps for Business
Premier, customizable version of Google's app suite.
Administration 1 watching updated April 25, 2012
Solar Boston
Interactive map of alternative energy usage and potential in Boston.
Uncategorized 1 watching updated October 10, 2011
Drupal
A content management system that powers various types of websites
Administration 1 watching updated January 9, 2013