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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

DeepDish
A visualization of food inspection data in Chicago.
Sanitation & Recycling used in 2 places updated June 7, 2012
Improve My City
Improve My City allows citizens to report, vote and track non-emergency issues
Citizen Services & 311 used in 2 places updated September 29, 2012
Content Control
A free, open source Java CMS for rapid development
Citizen Services & 311 used in 2 places updated December 20, 2011
QGIS
Open-source desktop GIS software
Planning & Development used in 2 places updated January 26, 2012
PageFreezer
Social media and website archiving for government
Administration used in 2 places updated March 17, 2013

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Recently added apps

Mark-a-Spot
A tool for public civic issue tracking and location-based crowdsourcing
Public Safety & Emergency Management updated June 26, 2012
myTucsonAZ
Citizen reporting and blight
Citizen Services & 311 updated September 4, 2012
myPhxAZ
Citizen reporting and blight
Uncategorized updated June 25, 2012
myMesa
Citizen reporting and blight
Transportation updated June 25, 2012
SanJoseClean
Mobile reporting
Public Works & Utilities updated June 25, 2012

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Recently deployed

PlaceSpeak
is being used by Township of Langley
Engagement Deployed May 3, 2013
PlaceSpeak
is being used by District of Kent
Engagement Deployed May 3, 2013
PlaceSpeak
is being used by City of Fort St. John
Engagement Deployed May 3, 2013
PlaceSpeak
is being used by Village of Cumberland
Engagement Deployed May 3, 2013
PlaceSpeak
is being used by Brook Pooni Associates Inc.
Engagement Deployed May 2, 2013

Pages

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