NEOGOV earns “Best for Public Sector” for Capterra's Best HR Software distinction. Discover why we’re the trusted, top-rated choice for government HR.
NEOGOV has been recognized as one of the top software platforms in Capterra's 2026 Best Human Resources Software report, earning the special distinction of “Best for Public Sector.” We are excited to share this proud milestone with the institutions, agencies, and public servants we support daily. Standing out as a trusted choice for government HR is an honor, especially since only 10 products out of more than 1,900 evaluated made the final selection.
Beyond this recognition, we are proud to be featured on several 2026 Capterra Shortlists, highlighting our capabilities across key HR functions:
- Best Performance Management System Software
- Best Onboarding Software
- 2026 Capterra Shortlist for Human Resources
- Best Applicant Tracking Software
For over 25 years, our mission at NEOGOV has remained simple: to serve the people who serve the people. As a comprehensive HR, compliance, payroll, and talent management platform built exclusively for the public sector, we support more than 13,000 government agencies, educational institutions, and public safety departments across North America. We provide the specialized tools necessary to recruit, develop, and manage the dedicated workforce that keeps our communities running smoothly.
This comes as no surprise since NEOGOV has earned an impressive overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on over 850+ verified user reviews on our Capterra product profile. Behind every one of those reviews is an HR professional who uses our products every day to work hard for their community, and that makes this recognition especially meaningful.
Why NEOGOV Stands Out for Public Sector HR
NEOGOV was chosen for this distinction because public sector HR is not just one thing we do—it is the only thing we do. Capterra's research highlighted our structured workflows for recruiting and onboarding at scale, exactly what government organizations need when managing multiple job postings, each with unique and strict requirements. Our applicant tracking and job posting tools simplify complex hiring processes, while our built-in compliance features help agencies reduce liability at every step of the employee lifecycle.
Capterra's Human Resources Guide is a great place to understand what to look for in a solution like ours, and we are proud to be a recommended name.
Why Capterra Selected NEOGOV as Its Top HR Software
NEOGOV serves as a comprehensive HR solution engineered specifically for public sector organizations, offering the structured workflows, compliance features, and configurability necessary to manage government workforces. By streamlining hiring through robust applicant tracking and job posting capabilities, we help agencies navigate complex regulatory environments and minimize risk. Furthermore, with recent enhancements such as customizable dashboards and advanced reporting capabilities, NEOGOV provides the organization-wide visibility and operational control that government agencies require to drive efficiency and success.
What Our Users Are Saying
Here's a further look at what our users have to say about their experience with us:
"NEOGOV has an awesome team that provides professional customer services and updates on all apps offered. We have been a customer since 2017–The updates to apps to meet current trends and current needs of its customers."
Millicent A. [Source: Capterra]
"Awesome experience and a great one stop shop. Everything is accessible through NEOGOV. I love the companies that are able to integrate with NEOGOV"
A'Jha T. [Source: Capterra]
"NEOGOV has made our organization more efficient and integrated. Our recruitment processes are now streamlined because of NEOGOV."
Kima-I M. [Source: Capterra]
A Recognition We Share With Public Servants Everywhere
This distinction belongs to the HR teams, hiring managers, and administrators in cities, counties, states, schools, and public safety departments who trust NEOGOV to power their most important work: building the workforce that serves the public. Your feedback shapes our roadmap, your challenges drive our innovation, and your success stories remind us why we built this platform in the first place.
Being named Best for Public Sector in Capterra's 2026 Best Human Resources Software report inspires us to keep raising the standard for government HR technology. Thank you for letting us be part of your mission.
About NEOGOV
NEOGOV, an EQT portfolio company and part of the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), serves more than 13,000 organizations as the leading provider of an AI-enabled integrated HR, payroll, talent management and policy and compliance management solution for public sector HR, public safety and education. With NEOGOV, organizations are able to eliminate and automate systems and processes, so they can focus on what matters most - serving their core customers in a meaningful way. This results in improved productivity and engagement, time and cost savings, improved regulatory compliance, and reduced paper processes.
NEOGOV’s platform includes PowerDMS, a public safety management platform which serves police, fire and 911 customers. NEOGOV also offers NEOED, a one-stop shop HR suite for education.
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