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Head-to-head · Permit Software

Granicus AMANDA vs CivicPlus Permitting

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Granicus AMANDA #1 in Permit Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Granicus
CivicPlus Permitting #2 in Permit Software 8.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit CivicPlus

Granicus AMANDA leads on 0 checks, CivicPlus Permitting on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGranicus AMANDA · 8.7/10
  • Most featuresCivicPlus Permitting · 3 of 3

Granicus AMANDA scores higher on our rubric for permit software: 8.7 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

On permit types, Granicus AMANDA gives you Multi-type where CivicPlus Permitting offers Building.

Granicus AMANDA is the better fit for agencies managing permits and regulatory cases. CivicPlus Permitting is the better fit for local governments managing building permits.

  • Granicus AMANDA fits best

    Agencies managing permits and regulatory cases

  • CivicPlus Permitting fits best

    Local governments managing building permits

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Side by side

Feature Granicus AMANDA 8.7/10 Visit ↗ CivicPlus Permitting 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.2
Ranking #1 in Permit Software #2 in Permit Software
Best for Agencies managing permits and regulatory cases Local governments managing building permits
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Granicus AMANDA 2/3 · CivicPlus Permitting 3/3
Online applications ✓ ✓
Online fee payments Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Applicant portal ✓ ✓
Specs
Permit types Multi-type Building
User limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile access Browser Browser
Our review
Pros
  • Handles multiple permit types, licensing, inspections, and code enforcement
  • Configurable workflows support online applications and licensing processes
  • Mobile field inspections support offline work
  • Residents and contractors can apply, pay, and track permit status online.
  • Configurable workflows connect reviews, approvals, and permit communications.
  • Inspectors can record photos, code citations, and checklists in the field.
Cons
  • Contact-sales purchasing may not suit agencies seeking public pricing
  • Enterprise focus may exceed the needs of smaller teams
  • No integrations are specified in the product details
  • Its documented permit scope is focused on building permits.
  • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than selecting a published plan.
  • The inspector mobile app is distinct from the public application portal.
Our verdict

Granicus AMANDA, now named Permitting & Licensing – Enterprise, is an enterprise case-management platform for government agencies. It brings permitting, licensing, inspections, code enforcement, and related regulatory processes into…

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CivicPlus Permitting is a module in CivicPlus Community Development, a software suite for local government departments. It is designed for governments managing building permits, with residents and contractors submitting applications…

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  1. Granicus AMANDAPermit Software 8.7Pricing on request
  2. CivicPlus PermittingPermit Software 8.2Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Granicus AMANDA — where it wins

    • Handles multiple permit types, licensing, inspections, and code enforcement
    • Configurable workflows support online applications and licensing processes
    • Mobile field inspections support offline work

    Where it doesn't

    • Contact-sales purchasing may not suit agencies seeking public pricing
    • Enterprise focus may exceed the needs of smaller teams
    • No integrations are specified in the product details

  • CivicPlus Permitting — where it wins

    • Residents and contractors can apply, pay, and track permit status online.
    • Configurable workflows connect reviews, approvals, and permit communications.
    • Inspectors can record photos, code citations, and checklists in the field.

    Where it doesn't

    • Its documented permit scope is focused on building permits.
    • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than selecting a published plan.
    • The inspector mobile app is distinct from the public application portal.
  • Granicus AMANDA8.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A configurable government platform for permits, inspections, licensing, and regulatory cases.

    Visit GranicusFull verdict →
  • CivicPlus Permitting8.2/10 · Pricing on request

    A building-permit system that connects public applications with staff workflows and field inspections.

    Visit CivicPlusFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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