OpenGov reviews

3.3

50% would recommend to a friend

(405 total reviews)

Thiago Sá Freire

54% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

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
Jul 14, 2025

Nice Place to Learn And Grow

Recommend
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Pros

Good Pay AI based tools to boost productivity

Cons

Tech Stack is old and teams are trying to modernize it.

2.0
Jul 2, 2025

Culture issues

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

You'll have the opportunity to be involved with many different projects and learn a lot (but... be mindful of how much you say yes to) There are a lot of good people working there (though many are leaving). The mission is worthwhile and is improving local government.

Cons

You may be tempted to disregard the negative reviews, but the concerns are real. Many (not all) of the positive reviews appear to be astroturfing. The company may be mission-driven, BUT it also means you'll be seriously underpaid compared to market, expected to work long hours, and commute 4+ days per week. You'll hear "public service is personal" yet they've treated many employees very impersonally, and the turnover rate reflects that. For those that haven't left, MANY of them are feeling burnout and exhaustion. Pay is low compared to the market. Benefits are also not impressive in comparison (401k match is low, health insurance costs went up significantly, forced return-to-office, etc). They are actively reducing work-life balance and expecting you to work your 9-5 and be available all hours outside of that. Every task is treated as an emergency, so you're often expected to drop what you're doing, even on vacation. Promotions are barely promotions, as the pay increase is little more than your typical yearly inflation adjustment. Career development is basically nonexistent - they used to offer LinkedIn Learning and other continued education, but have since cut those programs. The culture is a problem, and it starts with execs/leadership -- lots of micromanaging, leadership going back on what they previously said, constant pressure, etc. It's clear they don't trust employees. The "culture of shout outs" they do on team calls often rings hollow as a result. Maybe 3 years ago, but not anymore. I used to have so many more positive things to say about this place, but it's no longer the company I remember.

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OpenGov Response
10mo
We want every team member to feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work here, and we’re sorry that wasn’t your experience. Over the past year, we’ve invested more in leadership development, career growth, and employee support while regularly reviewing our compensation and benefits against industry standards to stay competitive. Acting with urgency is a core part of our culture, but it should feel energizing and purposeful—not overwhelming. Your feedback helps us stay mindful of that balance as we continue building a workplace where our people can grow and succeed.
3.0
Jun 26, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Mission driven Leadership can be inspiring

Cons

Strict RTO policies Constant changes

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