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OpenGov
Modern Cloud ERP for Government
As of 30 August 2026, OpenGov starts at $1000/month. OpenGov is the leader in modern cloud software for local governments and state agencies. Softwr lists it under Government. OpenGov is launched in 2012, available on Web.
Overview
What OpenGov does
OpenGov is the leader in modern cloud software for local governments and state agencies. The platform provides budgeting, planning, permitting, licensing, asset management, and citizen services solutions that help governments run more efficiently and engage citizens more effectively.
What people use it for
- Citizen Services
- Records Management
- Public Safety
- Civic Engagement
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Where it falls short
Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about OpenGov.
- Custom pricing only, no transparent public pricing
- No free tier available
- Requires vendor contact for quotes
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What people choose instead of OpenGov
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- OpenGovvsSocrata
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- OpenGovvsTyler Technologies
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Pricing
What OpenGov costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Government Cloud
$1,000 /mo
- Budgeting & Planning
- Reporting & Transparency
- Citizen Services
Capabilities
Features
Budgeting & Planning
Financial Reporting
Permitting & Licensing
Asset Management
Transparency Portal
Tyler Technologies
Integration with Tyler Technologies
Munis
Integration with Munis
Microsoft Excel
Integration with Microsoft Excel
Web support
Available on web
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
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What does OpenGov provide?
OpenGov is government budgeting and planning software for municipalities and public sector organizations. It helps with budget planning, financial management, and government transparency.
SourceHow much does OpenGov cost?
OpenGov pricing is custom and quote-based. There is no public pricing listed. Organizations need to contact OpenGov directly for a proposal based on their specific needs.
SourceIs there a free tier?
No. OpenGov does not offer a free plan. Pricing requires direct vendor contact and is procurement-led.
SourceBehind it
Who makes OpenGov
- Company
- OpenGov
- Based in
- San Jose, California
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Where to go from OpenGov
- OpenGov alternativesEvery product people weigh against it
- OpenGov pricingPlans, floors and what the tiers exclude
- OpenGov badgesWhich rules it meets, and the figure behind each
- All Government softwareThe full category
- Best Government softwareThe shortlist, and how it was cut
Best Government software for
Compare OpenGov with
- Tyler Technologies
- Euna Solutions
- Legistar
- Periscope Holdings
- Springbrook Software
- Bidnet Direct
- RecDesk
- MyRec.com
- GovPilot
- ClearGov
- CKAN
- Clariti
- DataSF
- Google Cloud for Government
- Socrata
- DemandStar
- GovQA
- GovPilot
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