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Updated December 14, 2025
OpenGov Permitting & Licensing vs SmartGov: Which is best for you?
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Online Applications
4.58
Online Payments
4.58
Expiry Notifications
4.56
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Pros / Cons
- Our staff and constituents like the ease of applying, reviewing and reporting on permits.
- Lack of info on past permits on the location page.
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- We had an excellent software program that was so much easier to use and more user friendly for both staff and contractors.
- It takes longer to process permits and print the required documents in order to issue a permit.
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Ease-of-Use
3.8/ 5
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.4/ 5in the comparison
Value for Money
3.8/ 5
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.4/ 5in the comparison
Customer Support
3.8/ 5
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.4/ 5in the comparison
Functionality
3.6/ 5
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.4/ 5in the comparison
Support Options
Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
24/7 (Live Rep)
Chat
Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
24/7 (Live Rep)
Chat
Training Options
In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos
In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos
FrontRunners
N/A
N/A
Advisor
Recommendations
Recommendations
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Ideal Customer Size
Small
Medium
Large
Small
Medium
Large
Deployment Options
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad
