Is OpenGov a good company to work for?

OpenGov has an overall rating of 3.3 out of 5, based on over 423 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 9% over the last 12 months. 50% of employees would recommend working at OpenGov to a friend and 57% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about OpenGov have been left by employees working as Director , Senior Software Engineer and Software Engineer .

Does OpenGov pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, OpenGov employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at OpenGov. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at OpenGov?

50% of OpenGov employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated OpenGov 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at OpenGov?

Account Executive (24) , Software Engineer (18) , Sales Development Representative (SDR) (17) , Senior Software Engineer (16) , Sales (14) , Director (10) , Implementation Analyst (7) , Marketing (7) , Project Manager (6) , Solutions Engineer (6) , Implementation Consultant (5) , Customer Success Manager (4) , Customer Success Manager (CSM) (4) , Professional Services (4) , Anonymous (3)

What are the pros of working at OpenGov according to real employee reviews?

"Most of the people are great!" ((in 50 reviews)); "Leadership is focused on a genuine partnership with customers to build even better features and functionality within the software." ((in 24 reviews)); "My team is very supportive both in work and personal life" ((in 20 reviews)); "GREAT benefits" ((in 13 reviews)); "Passionate CEO and leaders determined to have OpenGov products to uplevel our governments operations." ((in 12 reviews))

What are the cons of working at OpenGov according to real employee reviews?

"Useless options and no 401k match" ((in 12 reviews)); "No work life balance" ((in 6 reviews)); "Completely unorganized Training with non existent support from Managerial staff." ((in 6 reviews)); "Pay is average." ((in 4 reviews)); "Advancement often appears less tied to clear performance metrics and more dependent on subjective favoritism, including maintaining close alignment with or “sucking up to” hiring managers and leadership, rather than merit alone." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about OpenGov layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about OpenGov layoffs and their outlook for job security at OpenGov in 2026.

What are the top reviewed OpenGov locations?

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OpenGov reviews

3.3

50% would recommend to a friend

(405 total reviews)

Thiago Sá Freire

54% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Career opportunities

3.3

Culture & values

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Senior management

2.8

Work/Life balance

OpenGov has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 405 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The OpenGov employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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405 reviews

5.0

Aug 7, 2025

Empowering Leadership and Mission-Driven Culture

It eus manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

OpenGov takes leadership seriously. I recently participated in an intensive two-day leadership development program at the San Francisco office, and it was one of the most impactful experiences of my career. The sessions went far beyond surface-level training. They explored how to lead with clarity, accountability, and intention; principles that are embedded in the company’s management philosophy. What stands out most is how deeply aligned the culture is with the company’s mission to power more effective and accountable government. Leadership at OpenGov isn’t just about hitting metrics; it’s about modeling the right behaviors, building trust, and driving results with purpose. The leadership principles are more than just slogans. They shape how people show up for their teams every day. More personally, OpenGov has been a major part of my life, right alongside my team in the Marine Corps. Working here has seen me get married, buy a home, and start family.

Cons

In the words of Agent K in Men In Black: "Oh yeah, it's worth it. If you're strong enough" The pace at OpenGov can be relentless. With growth comes change, and priorities can shift quickly. High performance is part of the culture. Some departments are still evolving their internal processes, which can create friction or inefficiencies when cross-functional work is required. As the company scales, ensuring consistency in execution across teams can be a challenge.

OpenGov Response

10mo

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear the leadership development program added real value and that our mission resonates so strongly in your work. We’re excited to keep investing in your growth!

5.0

Aug 7, 2025

Good growth, great mission, lots of grind

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Extreme opportunity for career development - Genuinely meaningful mission - Colleagues are generally great people/good at jobs - People really know their stuff about the industry... lots of subject matter expertise - Company makes long-term bets

Cons

- Definitely hard working culture. A fit for some but not all - Industry/market is just difficult. Selling to government is hard

OpenGov Response

10mo

Thanks for your feedback. We’re glad the mission, growth opportunities, and team culture are making a difference, and we appreciate your input as we continue to improve. Grateful to have you on Team OpenGov!

5.0

Aug 2, 2025

Performance-based culture / Passion for the mission

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Performance-based culture CEO is passionate and in the trenches, on a mission to build an enduring company that changes the way local government operates in the US Like many growth-stage companies, huge opportunities for personal growth (no shortage of problems to be solved) Differentiated in mission inherent in the product. Not building another digital marketing tool. Smart and diverse group of people. Increasingly so with 5 US hubs and large presence in Pune, India

Cons

The transition back to the office is hard. OpenGov is ripping the bandaid off. Govtech is not the sexiest industry. Growth is more hard fought compared to general enterprise SaaS. Will not see a hockey stick. Not a 3-5 year PE flip. Investing for the long term. Not a play to jump in and get a quick payout.

OpenGov Response

10mo

We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience! You’re right — we’re on a mission to build an enduring company that transforms how local government operates in the U.S. It’s challenging work, and we value your perspective on those challenges. We’re grateful to have you on the team!

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