OpenGov vs PermitFlow: which does AI recommend?

· ChatGPT Search and Google AI Mode

Based on every AI answer that names bothReviewed by

How we measure

When AI names both, it lists first more often than not.

Listed first when AI names both

OpenGovOpenGov: 35%PermitFlowPermitFlow: 65% (PermitFlow leads)

Topic by topic

Mentioned in, as a share of each topic’s answers

OpenGov named more3

OpenGov named more

Only OpenGov is ranked in12

What people ask AI about OpenGov and PermitFlow

OpenGov listed firstPermitFlow listed first
  1. Which permit management software handles the application process for multiple municipalities simultaneously?PermitFlow almost always first
  2. What platform offers the best public portal for contractors to pay fees and schedule inspections online?OpenGov almost always first

Who AI mentions first

OpenGov listed firstPermitFlow listed first
  • Google AI ModeOpenGov listed first: 38%PermitFlow listed first: 62%

Also named alongside OpenGov and PermitFlow

  1. Cloudpermit76%
  2. Accela59%
  3. Citizenserve29%
  4. iWorQ24%
  5. Tyler Technologies21%
  6. Tyler EnerGov (Enterprise Permitting & Licensing)18%
  7. GoGovApps15%
  8. CityView9%
  9. Clariti9%
  10. GovPilot9%
  11. Buildertrend6%
  12. CivicPlus6%

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