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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

NeedMapper
NeedMapper - using SMS to map the needs of citizens in real-time.
Brigade updated November 8, 2012
ReittiGPS
Journey-planner app for Helsinki and Finland
Transportation updated November 8, 2012
Mediathread
Media annotation and collaboration platform
Education updated November 5, 2012
Mobitransit
Mobile public transport tracking
Transportation updated November 1, 2012
Google Person Finder
Google Person Finder helps people reconnect with friends and loved ones in the aftermath...
Public Safety & Emergency Management updated October 31, 2012

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Recently deployed

CommonPlace
is being used by City of Harrisonburg
Engagement Deployed April 25, 2012
Raise Your Voice
is being used by Boston Globe
Engagement Deployed April 25, 2012
LocalWiki
is being used by Olympia Laboratory for civics, media, technology, and art
Brigade, Arts & Culture, Engagement, Collaborative Editing, Networking by place Deployed April 25, 2012
Raise Your Voice
is being used by Des Moines Register
Engagement Deployed April 25, 2012
Raise Your Voice
is being used by Cincinnati Enquirer
Engagement Deployed April 25, 2012

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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