Government · head to head
Bang the Table vs OnBase
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Bang the Table the Internet Archive's capture of Bang the Table's homepage on 29 December 2020 confirmed its EngagementHQ platform is sold only via demo request, with EngagementIQ support offered as separate 'annual success plan options'; no price figure is published for either.; OnBase pricing starts at 2,000 USD per month, making it expensive for small agencies
- They diverge on capability: Bang the Table covers Online Surveys, OnBase covers Content Management.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Bang the Table and OnBase actually diverge.
| Attribute | Bang the Table | OnBase |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $600/month | $400/month |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Web, Mobile |
| Founded | 2007 | 1991 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Government).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Bang the Table
- Online Surveys
- Discussion Forums
- Interactive Mapping
- Story Telling
- Participation Analytics
- ArcGIS
- Google Maps
- Social Media
Only in OnBase
- Content Management
- Workflow Automation
- Case Management
- Records Management
- Intelligent Capture
- Microsoft 365
- Salesforce
- Epic
Both cover
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Bang the Table
- Citizen Services
- Records Management
- Public Safety
- Civic Engagement
OnBase
- Citizen Services
- Records Management
- Public Safety
- Civic Engagement
Both are used for citizen services, records management, public safety, civic engagement, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Bang the Table
- The Internet Archive's capture of Bang the Table's homepage on 29 December 2020 confirmed its EngagementHQ platform is sold only via demo request, with EngagementIQ support offered as separate 'annual success plan options'; no price figure is published for either.
OnBase
- Pricing starts at 2,000 USD per month, making it expensive for small agencies
- Complex implementation and configuration required for government-specific workflows
- Requires significant IT resources for deployment and ongoing management
Pricing, plan by plan
Bang the Table
$600/month- EngagementHQ$600/month
- Surveys
- Forums
- Mapping Tools
OnBase
$400/month- Government$400/month
- Content Management
- Process Automation
- Case Management
Which should you pick?
Choose Bang the Table if
- You need online surveys.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want discussion forums.
Choose OnBase if
- You need content management.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want workflow automation.
Questions people ask
- Is Bang the Table or OnBase better?
- Neither clearly leads. Bang the Table starts at $600/month and OnBase at $400/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Bang the Table or OnBase?
- Bang the Table starts at $600/month and OnBase at $400/month.
- Does Bang the Table or OnBase run on more platforms?
- Bang the Table runs on Web, Ios, Android. OnBase runs on Web, Mobile.
- What is Bang the Table best used for?
- Bang the Table is most often used for citizen services, records management, public safety, civic engagement.
- What can Bang the Table do that OnBase cannot?
- Bang the Table covers Online Surveys, Discussion Forums, Interactive Mapping, Story Telling. OnBase covers Content Management, Workflow Automation, Case Management, Records Management. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Bang the Table: What solutions does Granicus provide?
Granicus offers Service Cloud for frictionless service delivery, Engagement Cloud for growing and activating audiences, Operations Cloud for automating workflows and reducing costs, and Government Experience Agent for 24/7 self-service with digital agents.
SourceOnBase: What is OnBase used for in government?
OnBase is used for digital permitting, inspections, and plan review processes. Government agencies use it to streamline workflows, enable online forms, automate approvals, and provide citizen access to application status.
SourceBang the Table: Who does Granicus serve?
Granicus serves local government, state government, education, elected officials, federal government, and special districts. It helps organizations deliver better citizen experiences and improve government efficiency.
SourceOnBase: Does OnBase support mobile access?
Yes. Mobile access is a key feature of OnBase, allowing users to manage documents and cases on the go.
SourceBang the Table: Does Granicus offer AI solutions?
Yes, Granicus AI Hub provides secure, ethical AI solutions built exclusively for the public sector to transform services without compromising public trust.
SourceOnBase: What document management capabilities does OnBase provide?
OnBase provides centralized document storage with version control, search and retrieval tools, records management across physical and electronic lifecycles, and compliance with policies and regulations.
SourceOnBase: Can OnBase workflows be customized?
Yes. OnBase is flexible and configurable with user-defined workflows for case management, streamlining processes like accounts payable, employee onboarding, and contract management.
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