Permitting software:Which brands are most popular in search?
In August 2026, Tyler Technologies was the most searched among permitting software worldwide, with an estimated 40.5K branded searches and 41.7% estimated Share of Search within this set. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
- Tyler Technologies41.7%
- Accela22.9%
- OpenGov22.9%
- CivicPlus12.5%
- CityGrows0.05%
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Compare the systems councils process permits with. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Tyler Technologies, Accela, OpenGov, CivicPlus. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Tyler Technologies | Accela | OpenGov | CivicPlus | CityGrows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.6% | 19.5% | 23.9% | 13% | 0.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 41.3% | 18.5% | 27.7% | 12.4% | 0.09% |
| Dec 2025 | 44.6% | 19.9% | 24.5% | 10.9% | 0.06% |
| Jan 2026 | 43.6% | 19.5% | 23.9% | 13% | 0.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 43.5% | 19.5% | 23.9% | 13% | 0.12% |
| Mar 2026 | 39.7% | 21.8% | 26.6% | 11.9% | 0.07% |
| Apr 2026 | 39.7% | 21.8% | 26.6% | 11.9% | 0.07% |
| May 2026 | 41.7% | 22.9% | 22.9% | 12.5% | 0.07% |
| Jun 2026 | 40.6% | 22.3% | 27.2% | 9.9% | 0.07% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.7% | 22.9% | 22.9% | 12.5% | 0.07% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.7% | 22.9% | 22.9% | 12.5% | 0.05% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
This month’s ranking, August 2026
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 41.7% | 40.5K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 22.9% | 22.2K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 22.9% | 22.2K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 12.5% | 12.1K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.05% | 50 | -28.6% | 0 points |
41.7%
Held 1st. 40.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
2.Accela
22.9%
Held 2nd. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
3.OpenGov
22.9%
Held 3rd. 22.2K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
12.5%
Held 4th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.05%
Held 5th. 50 estimated branded searches, -28.6% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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Which brand is most popular in search among permitting software worldwide?
5 brands
In August 2026, Tyler Technologies was the most searched among permitting software worldwide, with an estimated 40.5K branded searches and 41.7% estimated Share of Search within this set. Accela is in 2nd place, 18.9 percentage points behind at 22.9% Share of Search.
| Brand | Share of Search | Peak | Low | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Technologies | 43.6% → 41.7% | 44.6%Dec 2025 | 39.7%Mar 2026 | 1st |
| Accela | 19.5% → 22.9% | 22.9%Aug 2026 | 18.5%Nov 2025 | 3rd → 2nd |
| OpenGov | 23.9% → 22.9% | 27.7%Nov 2025 | 22.9%May 2026 | 2nd → 3rd |
| CivicPlus | 13% → 12.5% | 13%Oct 2025 | 9.9%Jun 2026 | 4th |
| CityGrows | 0.1% → 0.05% | 0.12%Feb 2026 | 0.05%Aug 2026 | 5th |
Each finding as a sentence
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Tyler Technologies’ estimated Share of Search among permitting software worldwide decreased from 43.6% to 41.7%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Accela’s estimated Share of Search among permitting software worldwide increased from 19.5% to 22.9%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, OpenGov’s estimated Share of Search among permitting software worldwide decreased from 23.9% to 22.9%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, CivicPlus’ estimated Share of Search among permitting software worldwide decreased from 13% to 12.5%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Tyler Technologies’ estimated Share of Search among permitting software worldwide peaked at 44.6% in December 2025 and was lowest at 39.7% in March 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Accela’s estimated Share of Search among permitting software worldwide peaked at 22.9% in August 2026 and was lowest at 18.5% in November 2025.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, OpenGov’s estimated Share of Search among permitting software worldwide peaked at 27.7% in November 2025 and was lowest at 22.9% in May 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, CivicPlus’ estimated Share of Search among permitting software worldwide peaked at 13% in October 2025 and was lowest at 9.9% in June 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Accela rose from 3rd to 2nd among permitting software worldwide.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, OpenGov fell from 2nd to 3rd among permitting software worldwide.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, CityGrows held steady: its estimated Share of Search among permitting software worldwide moved less than 0.5 percentage points.
How did search popularity change for permitting software worldwide in August 2026?
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