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At GovWare Reviews, we provide independent, in-depth reviews and side-by-side comparisons of software designed specifically for municipalities. From public works and permitting to budgeting, code enforcement, and stormwater compliance, our goal is to help local governments find tools that fit their needs, size, and budget.

We cut through sales jargon to evaluate usability, support, compliance, pricing models, and real-world performance, so you can make confident decisions backed by research and peer insight.

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  • Software product reviews with clear pros and cons
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Whether you serve a town of 2,000 or a city of 200,000, GovWare Reviews is here to support your mission with clarity, transparency, and trust.

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We do not accept funding, sponsorships, or advertising from the software vendors we evaluate. Our reviews are written with one goal in mind: to help local governments make informed decisions based on real-world functionality, support, usability, and value, not marketing claims or financial incentives.

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Most Recent Articles

Why Every Road Department Should Use Asset Management Software November 3, 2025
Why Every Road Department Should Use Asset Management Software
Across towns, counties, and public works departments of all sizes, one truth is constant: road maintenance is a never-ending responsibility that demands clear records, defensible data, and efficient p…

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Breaking Silos: Using Shared Dashboards for Cross-Departmental Visibility July 28, 2025
Breaking Silos: Using Shared Dashboards for Cross-Departmental Visibility
In local government, departments often operate in their own spheres of responsibility, public works, finance, planning, emergency services, IT, each with its own processes, tools, and performance metr…

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5G + Edge Computing for Adaptive Traffic Signals July 8, 2025
5G + Edge Computing for Adaptive Traffic Signals
Adaptive traffic signal control is hardly new, yet most deployments still rely on fiber back-haul or Wi-Fi links that cannot guarantee millisecond response times. Pairing fifth-generation (5G) wireles…

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Computer Vision Pothole Detection July 8, 2025
Computer Vision Pothole Detection
Potholes are more than a nuisance. AAA estimates they cost U.S. drivers roughly $3 billion in vehicle repairs every year, much of it paid out of pocket. Municipal public-works teams spend millions mor…

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Open-Source Alternatives: When They Make Sense July 4, 2025
Open-Source Alternatives: When They Make Sense
Municipal IT managers once timed their desktop refresh cycles around Microsoft’s support calendar, but the looming end of free Windows 10 security updates on October 14, 2025 has accelerated tho…

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Cloud vs. On-Premises for Small Governments July 4, 2025
Cloud vs. On-Premises for Small Governments
When a town, village, or county evaluates new software, one of the first crossroads is whether to keep data and applications in a local server room or to subscribe to a cloud service. The decision sha…

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