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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

dontflush.me
Twitter feed that alerts NYC residents when to "not flush" to prevent storm...
Sanitation & Recycling updated January 31, 2013
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 May 29, 2013
Safecast
Interactive Radiation Mapping App created post Fukushima
Public Safety & Emergency Management updated January 31, 2013

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Recently deployed

Open Town Hall by Peak Democracy Inc
is being used by City of South Salt Lake UT
Engagement, eParticipatory Budgeting, Collaborative Editing, Crowdcasting, Debate or argument visualisation, Direct Democracy, eActivism, Electronic Poll, Enhanced Transparency, ePetitions, Idea Sourcing, Online Chat, Online Forums, Online Survey, Opinion Sourcing, Ranking, Ratings, Recommendation Systems, Social Alerting, Social Networking, Social Reporting, Software as a service, Virtual Meetings, Webinar, Natural Resources & Environment, Administration, Parks & Recreation Deployed May 10, 2012
Open Town Hall by Peak Democracy Inc
is being used by City of Aspen CO
Engagement, eParticipatory Budgeting, Collaborative Editing, Crowdcasting, Debate or argument visualisation, Direct Democracy, eActivism, Electronic Poll, Enhanced Transparency, ePetitions, Idea Sourcing, Online Chat, Online Forums, Online Survey, Opinion Sourcing, Ranking, Ratings, Recommendation Systems, Social Alerting, Social Networking, Social Reporting, Software as a service, Virtual Meetings, Webinar, Natural Resources & Environment, Administration, Parks & Recreation Deployed May 10, 2012
Open Town Hall by Peak Democracy Inc
is being used by City of Vacaville CA
Engagement, eParticipatory Budgeting, Collaborative Editing, Crowdcasting, Debate or argument visualisation, Direct Democracy, eActivism, Electronic Poll, Enhanced Transparency, ePetitions, Idea Sourcing, Online Chat, Online Forums, Online Survey, Opinion Sourcing, Ranking, Ratings, Recommendation Systems, Social Alerting, Social Networking, Social Reporting, Software as a service, Virtual Meetings, Webinar, Natural Resources & Environment, Administration, Parks & Recreation Deployed May 10, 2012
Recollect
is being used by City of Richmond
Sanitation & Recycling, Citizen Services & 311 Deployed May 8, 2012
Complicitat
is being used by Lucas Montanheiro
Public Safety & Emergency Management, Public Works & Utilities, Planning & Development, Legislation & Governance, Citizen Services & 311, Arts & Culture, Engagement, Experience Sharing Deployed May 8, 2012

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