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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

Listpoint
Listpoint is the open platform for all developers, data publishers and integrators who...
Uncategorized updated June 14, 2012
Fantasy Politics
Fantasy football for politics - a game, data service and educational tool
Legislation & Governance updated June 13, 2012
Open Government Initiative
Open governments are transparent, participatory, and accessible
Brigade updated June 19, 2012
Textizen
A simple platform for collecting citizen feedback via text message.
Engagement updated October 12, 2012
Forage City
Mapping and networking app for excess food
Brigade updated August 7, 2012

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Recently deployed

PlaceSpeak
is being used by Northern Rockies Regional Municipality
Engagement Deployed April 11, 2013
PlaceSpeak
is being used by City of Calgary
Engagement Deployed April 8, 2013
MindMixer
is being used by Town of Superior
Engagement, Idea Sourcing, Parks & Recreation Deployed April 2, 2013
MindMixer
is being used by City of Burlington
Engagement, Idea Sourcing, Parks & Recreation Deployed March 20, 2013
MindMixer
is being used by City of Fairfax
Engagement, Idea Sourcing, Parks & Recreation Deployed March 15, 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