Privacy-First Progressive Web App Platform for Government

C5/10March 30, 2026

WhatA turnkey platform that lets government agencies deliver all their citizen-facing services as Progressive Web Apps instead of native apps, eliminating access to invasive device APIs by design.

SignalMultiple technically-informed users independently noted that every government app discussed could be a simple webpage, and that the only reason to ship native apps is to access device APIs the browser deliberately restricts — suggesting the native app choice is itself a red flag.

Why NowPWA capabilities have matured dramatically in 2024-2026 with better offline support and notifications, while public trust in government native apps is at a historic low, creating political pressure for transparent alternatives.

MarketFederal, state, and local government agencies; GovTech market is $30B+ globally; competitors like Granicus focus on CMS not app replacement; no one owns the 'replace your gov app with a PWA' positioning.

MoatFedRAMP certification and government procurement relationships create massive switching costs; compliance documentation and security audit trail become the real product.

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