GovQA 2026: Benefits, Features & Pricing

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Overview

GovQA

4.4

(14)

Pricing

Starting at $2,000.00 per year

About GovQA

GovQA is a cloud-based CRM solution for small to mid-sized clients. The solution provides applications for customer service, account management, issue tracking and e-mail management. Employee provisioning allows support departments to manage changes, service and support staff, employees and members. Student tracking module is accessible to both students and administrators and helps them address specific needs of each academic department. Workflow management allows users to route requests to the right staff member, track and assign tasks and create work orders.

GovQA provides CustomAnswers module that manages inbound and outbound student communication. It helps users evaluate recruitment strategy and respond to prospective students. The module keeps a record of all the interactions with students and their needs and concerns with an organization

GovQA can be used in industries including financial institutions, consumer goods, post-secondary education, construction and healthcare. It integrates with other applications such as sales support systems, financial systems and ERP systems. Pricing is per user per month.

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GovQA Pricing and Plans

Starting price: $2,000.00 per year

Free Trial

Free Version

Basic

$2,000.00

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GovQA Features

Features of GovQA
Access Controls/Permissions
Activity Dashboard
Activity Tracking
Alerts/Escalation
API
Approval Process Control
Audit Management
Billing & Invoicing
Calendar Management
Code Enforcement
Collaboration Tools
Compliance Management
Customizable Fields
Customizable Forms
Customizable Reports
Data Visualization
Document Management
Document Storage
For Government
Incident Management
Inspection Management
Knowledge Base Management
Mobile Access
Permit Issuance
Process/Workflow Automation
Project Management
Purchasing & Receiving
Real-Time Reporting
Real-Time Updates
Records Management
Reporting/Analytics
Self Service Portal
Task Management
Third-Party Integrations
Workflow Management
Work Order Management

GovQA User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.4

Ratings Breakdown

57%

29%

Secondary Ratings

Ease of Use

3.9

Value for money

4.4

Customer support

4.5

Functionality

4.2

Krystle S.

Verified reviewer

Government Administration

201-500 employees

Used daily for less than 6 months

Review source

Reviewed February 2021

Glad We Made the Switch!

I can't even begin to state how excited our organization is to have made the switch from another public records request software platform to GovQA. The implementation has been a breeze and even, dare I say, enjoyable! I was nervous to undertake the project of transferring software platforms but the team at GovQA run a smooth-oiled machine and made the process easy and stress free. They kept us on track and helped us meet out deadline of going live and were always willing to customize the software to our needs. Additionally, their response time for inquiries and requests from us were prompt and they listened to our needs. I would recommend them to everyone!

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

I love the customizable fields that tailor to our needs in terms of reporting and I love the ability to assign subrequests and track just about anything that needs to be tracked.

Cons:

I wish the admin portal interface had a sleeker, more modern look - much like the look of the new attachments page. But otherwise, the software is great!

Reasons for switching to GovQA

Next Request was a great starting point since prior to them our organization didn't have public records request software - only a clunky database, which was a nightmare! And we did enjoy the look and ease of using Next Request, in particular, the Admin side of; adding staff, creating message templates, tags, exemption reasons. That part was slightly easier to do with Next Request but not enough to stay with them. What made us switch was their inability or unwillingness to customize their software for our reporting needs. Customer Service was poor - their response time was slow and the response was typically, "Sorry, the software can't perform the task you are requesting at this time," without following up with, "We will work on a fix." It left us feeling like we were supposed to conform to their needs and not the other way around. Key things that GovQA offers that we didn't receive at Next Request: the ability to see what the requester or staff member sees (Impersonate feature), delete a request made in error, change the close date manually if it was made in error originally, keep an exemption log required for JLARC reporting (they did have exemptions attached to redacted documents but not the ability to create an annual log of all requests and exemptions), and make time tracking a requirement prior to a "task" or "subrequest" being closed.

Vendor Response

We are glad you made the switch too! We strive to make the implementation process enjoyable - it's the GovQA Way! We're happy you appreciate the configurable fields, subrequests, and versatile tracking in GovQA. It's our goal to make GovQA bend to our customers - not the other way around. We're also pleased you like the look of the new attachments page. It's the result of deep-dive focus groups we completed last year - and an example of the exciting face-lifts and usability improvements that we are busy implementing in our product and tech departments now. With our large staff of 100+ full time employees, GovQA has the manpower and agility to respond to customer questions and requests in a timely manner. We also stay on top of legislation, as you pointed out, making sure our software aligns with relevant new legislation, exemptions, and reporting needs. We are so happy to have you as a GovQA customer and look forward to serving you for many years to come!

Replied February 2021

Kelvin W.

Verified reviewer

Government Administration

501-1000 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed June 2020

Great Software Solution for Code Compliance

The use of this SaaS and utilizing laptops in the field has greatly increased productivity. It has also allowed us to reduce the use of paper since these records are readily available electronically within the SaaS. Overall, we are very happy with GovQA.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Setup was not as difficult as expected User-friendly interface Robust Reporting Programmers on staff (not outsourced) Ease of use Uses color codes for tasks based on due dates Able to use it for other applications not necessarily intended for the Code module Mapping Reporting Easily customizable to obtain the desired information

Cons:

Unable to change due dates on more than one case at a time Unable to change the case type once saved

Reasons for choosing GovQA

It appeared all three software solutions would have worked for us. GovQA was cheaper than the other two, so pricing was the deciding factor, all else being equal, based upon demonstrations and reviews.

Reasons for switching to GovQA

Reporting features were lacking and no programmers on staff (outsourced), so changes took a long time.

Vendor Response

Thank you for your review, Kelvin! We agree that field laptops paired with cloud-based GovQA for is a powerful combo for code compliance! GovQA is pleased to play a part in the reduction of paper in government. We are happy to hear that you had a good setup experience! The configurable color-coded icons that communicate the status of requests at-a-glance were designed to make it easier to stay in compliance with due dates. We're glad to hear they are helping make your job a little easier! We are proud to be able say that our large staff of programmers are full time GovQA employees working out of our Woodridge office. This is important for several reasons including accessibility to our customers, fast turn around when assistance or changes are needed, and maximum security. We hope you continue to enjoy the configurability of GovQA and have alerted our product team to your request for bulk updating and improved edit-ability of your due dates.

Replied February 2021

BRAD H.

Verified reviewer

Accounting

201-500 employees

Used other for less than 12 months

Review source

Reviewed August 2018

Never fully got going

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

The demo version seems great and a good asset.

Cons:

We signed up for Govqa for permitting and after a year and a lot of money and time it was never fully working, could be in part because we did not have the resources available to them to get it going but the sales team undersold how much work it was.

Vendor Response

We are very sorry to hear that your implementation experience was less than ideal. Since your review, we have made numerous changes to our sales and implementation procedures and staffing to improve change management for our new customers. Because GovQA configures our software to you...and not the other way around; we do request input from the customer team to get everything set up to meet your specific needs. While other software companies leave you to set things up on your own (which we have heard is frustrating for users); GovQA takes the time to understand your unique process so we can propose best practices and setup configurations to streamline change management for our customers. I am sorry we failed to properly communicate the change management process to you and your team. If you are still struggling, please do reach out to customer support and someone will assist you asap.

Replied February 2021

Taresa R.

Verified reviewer

Utilities

51-200 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed May 2021

One of the best systems out there for managing Public Records Requests

I implemented GovQA in 2015 where I worked at the time. I switched jobs in 2019 and went through a second implementation with GovQA because it is that valuable of a tool. The support staff are very responsive, knowledgeable and work very hard to make this a great system.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Once the system is set up, it is pretty seamless in it's use for Admin. It is a great tool for managing volumes of requests and is easy to keep track of due dates and progress on a request. I also like the customization available.

Cons:

The settings and reporting can be cumbersome and difficult.

Reasons for choosing GovQA

Initially it was because it was one of the only products out there that really manages Public Disclosure for government agencies. The second implementation was because I had used the system and liked what it could do.

Helen R.

Verified reviewer

Government Administration

1001-5000 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed March 2021

Review by DWRs PRA Coordinator

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

This software is very easy to use and work with. Uploading records, tagging records, or even creating zipfiles is a breeze. Working with the multiple staff required to work on a PRA is simple. The notes allow clear communication between myself and division PRA contacts and our Legal Office. Even the reports are simple to create and understand. Most of all the user screen isn't so busy with colored boxes that is gets confusing.

Cons:

I really haven't found anything I haven't liked other than not being able to remove users who never used the system before they left the department. I can only turn their access off. This uses up the amount of people we are allowed to have using it.

Reasons for choosing GovQA

Mainly the security platform and how easy the system was to navigate and use for everyone involved.

Agnes C.

Verified reviewer

Law Enforcement

1001-5000 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed March 2021

GovQA Review

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Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Easy to use and we always get great help from [SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN].

Cons:

Sometimes it runs very slow. We have called in the trouble

Jamilah B.

Verified reviewer

Public Relations and Communications

1001-5000 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed January 2021

Very easy to use

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

This product is very easy to use. The staff at GovQA are always available to assist with integrating the system to meet your company needs.

Cons:

We currently use a separate system to do redactions. I know GovQA is working to add this feature, so it will be nice to complete everything using one system.

Vendor Response

GovQA does, in fact, have very powerful integrated redaction! Additionally, we are the only public records platform that also offers integrated video and audio redaction as well. Our redaction tools are fully integrated with our platform and deliver an unbroken, defensible audit trail. With GovQA you DO NOT have to use a separate system to do redactions! Our in-tool redaction can redact SSNs, Emails, and phone numbers automatically - plus you can perform text search, custom pattern matching and "redact-similar" functions; add and apply legal redaction reasons; auto-generate exemption logs, and save markup versions. Our "Oops Protection" feature prevents premature or accidental release of records; and, once a file has been redacted, prevents the original from being released. I'm sorry you received bad information - Please request a redaction demo so we can show you just how powerful our integrated redaction tools are!

Replied February 2021

Amy K.

Verified reviewer

Government Administration

501-1000 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed May 2021

Easy for the customer and employees

Great experience with their customer service and tech support. We were using an Excel spreadsheet and doing everything manually before we purchased. GovQA has allowed us to streamline our system, invoice and receipt payments quickly, follow up on request and have an exact timeline of the request from start to finish.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Functionality

Pros:

Ease of use by the public was a big factor in choosing this program. Also, the ease of use for the employees. We have over 20 departments that use the system and it was important for us to have a simple, straightforward and quick program to respond to FOIA requests.

Cons:

It took a long time to set up the system, but once set up it runs very well.

Kelly C.

Verified reviewer

Government Administration

1001-5000 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed October 2021

Job's Easier with GovQA

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

This software is user-friendly. It is easy to learn and understand. There are still some parts I have not ventured to use/learn (mainly in Attachments), but when it's time to learn, it is easily implemented.

Cons:

I think the least I like are the colored dots. It is very hard to distinguish between the brown (if that is the color) and the red. Most everything else I had issue with, GovQA customer service has assisted in getting it changed, i.e., a 5-day reminder for my 15-day letter to the AG.

Lydia G.

Verified reviewer

Public Safety

51-200 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed October 2021

Review from regular user perspective with high-volume requests

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

I like that it is a records management system that can be shared across the entire City for open records requests with accessibility by all those with granted rights and permissions. Customer service with GovQA is extremely responsive and helpful.

Cons:

Searching capability for previous requests open/closed is still limited; a separate tracking method is used parallel to GovQA for more accurate searching/maintenance/ease of access for all requests received.

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