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title: "Accela vs OpenGov: Which is searched more in United States?"
description: "Which is more popular in search, Accela or OpenGov? Compare estimated monthly branded-search demand and Share of Search inside the Permitting software set in United States. 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."
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# Accela vs OpenGov: Which is searched more in United States?

Which is more popular in search, Accela or OpenGov? Compare estimated monthly branded-search demand and Share of Search inside the Permitting software set in United States. 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.

## Key facts

- **Compared**: Accela and OpenGov
- **Competitive set**: Permitting software
- **Market**: United States
- **Month measured**: Sep 2026
- **Accela Share of Search**: 26.6%
- **OpenGov Share of Search**: 21.7%

## Which is more popular in search, Accela or OpenGov?

- In September 2026, Accela had more branded searches than OpenGov among permitting software in United States. Accela was estimated to have 22.2K branded searches compared to OpenGov’s 18.1K, and held a 26.6% Share of Search versus OpenGov’s 21.7%.
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending September 2026: Accela took it in June 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Accela’s estimated Share of Search among permitting software in United States moved from 22.8% to 26.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.1K to 22.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, OpenGov’s estimated Share of Search among permitting software in United States moved from 22.8% to 21.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 18.1K.

## How did search popularity change for United States permitting software in September 2026?

- In September 2026, Accela gained estimated Share of Search among permitting software in United States, from 22.8% to 26.6%.
- In September 2026, OpenGov lost estimated Share of Search among permitting software in United States, from 22.8% to 21.7%.

## Month by month

| Month | Accela estimated searches | Accela Share of Search | Accela rank | OpenGov estimated searches | OpenGov Share of Search | OpenGov rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | 18.1K | 22.8% | 2 | 18.1K | 22.8% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | 14.8K | 22.8% | 2 | 14.8K | 22.8% | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | 14.8K | 18.9% | 2 | 14.8K | 18.9% | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | 18.1K | 22.2% | 2 | 18.1K | 22.2% | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | 18.1K | 22.8% | 2 | 18.1K | 22.8% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | 18.1K | 19.5% | 3 | 22.2K | 23.9% | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | 22.2K | 24.8% | 2 | 22.2K | 24.8% | 3 |
| May 2026 | 18.1K | 22.8% | 2 | 18.1K | 22.8% | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | 22.2K | 26.6% | 2 | 18.1K | 21.7% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | 18.1K | 22.8% | 2 | 18.1K | 22.8% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | 18.1K | 22.8% | 2 | 18.1K | 22.8% | 3 |
| Sep 2026 | 22.2K | 26.6% | 2 | 18.1K | 21.7% | 3 |

## How each brand is measured

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Accela’s and OpenGov’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

- **Accela**: Measured on the search term “accela”.
- **OpenGov**: Measured on the search term “opengov”.

- [Accela profile](/demand/us/brands/accela)
- [OpenGov profile](/demand/us/brands/opengov)
- [All permitting software in United States](/demand/us/categories/us-permitting-software): The set both shares are measured inside, 4 brands.

## Methodology

- [How is branded search demand measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is more popular in search, Accela or OpenGov?

In September 2026, Accela had more branded searches than OpenGov among permitting software in United States. Accela was estimated to have 22.2K branded searches compared to OpenGov’s 18.1K, and held a 26.6% Share of Search versus OpenGov’s 21.7%.

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