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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

Budget Vision
The dead simple way to create and share your city or town budget.
Budget & Finance updated January 4, 2012
LocalWiki
LocalWiki is a platform for building collaborative community information hubs
Brigade updated October 24, 2012
Sajara
Web-based geographic digital asset management software
Arts & Culture updated January 24, 2012
HunchLab
Web-based geographic crime analysis, early warning and risk forecasting software
Public Safety & Emergency Management updated January 24, 2012
OpenTreeMap
Web-based open source software for collaborative geographic urban street tree inventory
Natural Resources & Environment updated March 27, 2012

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Recently deployed

Recollect
is being used by Township of Langley
Sanitation & Recycling, Citizen Services & 311 Deployed May 16, 2013
Junar Open Data Platform
is being used by City of Palo Alto
Open Data Portal Deployed May 9, 2013
PlaceSpeak
is being used by Vancouver BC
Engagement Deployed May 7, 2013
PlaceSpeak
is being used by Vancouver Maritime Museum
Engagement Deployed May 7, 2013
PlaceSpeak
is being used by Vancouver Maritime Museum
Engagement Deployed May 7, 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