Head-to-head · Public Works Software
OpenGov Asset Management for Public Works vs Cityworks Maintenance Management
OpenGov Asset Management for Public Works leads on 0 checks, Cityworks Maintenance Management on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreOpenGov Asset Management for Public Works · 8.8/10
OpenGov Asset Management for Public Works scores higher on our rubric for public works software: 8.8 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.
OpenGov Asset Management for Public Works is the better fit for public works teams linking assets to capital plans. Cityworks Maintenance Management is the better fit for GIS-centered public-asset and maintenance management.
- OpenGov Asset Management for Public Works fits best
Public works teams linking assets to capital plans
- Cityworks Maintenance Management fits best
GIS-centered public-asset and maintenance management
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Side by side
| Feature | OpenGov Asset Management for Public Works 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Cityworks Maintenance Management 7.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 7.8 |
| Ranking | #1 in Public Works Software | #4 in Public Works Software |
| Best for | Public works teams linking assets to capital plans | GIS-centered public-asset and maintenance management |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | — | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs | Phone, Live chat, Docs |
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features OpenGov Asset Management for Public Works 5/6 · Cityworks Maintenance Management 5/6 | ||
| Work order management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Asset management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Permits and inspections | ✓ | ✓ |
| GIS mapping | ✓ | ✓ |
| Citizen request portal | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Mobile field app | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Our verdict | OpenGov Asset Management for Public Works is a cloud and mobile system for local government public works departments and other state and local agencies. It organizes roads, signs, stormwater assets, streetlights, and facilities, then… Read the review → |
Cityworks Maintenance Management is a computerized maintenance management system for municipal agencies responsible for community infrastructure. Its GIS-centered approach connects public-asset inventories and location tracking with… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
OpenGov Asset Management for Public Works — where it wins
- Offline mobile work orders and inspection capture for field crews
- Risk scoring and scenario modeling support capital planning
- Esri GIS and 311 integrations connect maps, requests, and work queues
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a sales conversation
- 311 intake depends on connections to existing 311 systems
- The feature set is tailored to public works rather than general asset teams
Cityworks Maintenance Management — where it wins
- Tracks asset locations, service history, valuation and repair accounting.
- Links service requests with locations, work orders and inspections.
- Offline map packages support field access and synchronization.
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales.
- GIS and ArcGIS integrations are central to the product’s fit.
- Permit and inspection workflows may exceed the needs of teams focused only on maintenance.
- OpenGov Asset Management for Public Works8.8/10 · Pricing on request
Public works asset, field, GIS, and capital planning in one system.
Visit OpenGovFull verdict → - Cityworks Maintenance Management7.8/10 · Pricing on request
GIS-centered tools connect public assets, work orders, permits and inspections.
Contact CityworksFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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