Software · head to head
CentralSquare vs CityView
CentralSquare
Software
Public Safety and Administration Software
- From
- $1500/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: CentralSquare pricing for all editions (Public Safety Suite Enterprise, Public Safety Suite Pro, Public Safety Suite ONESolution) is gated behind Request a Demo or Schedule a Call, with no figures published; CityView high implementation and licensing costs for smaller municipalities
- They diverge on capability: CentralSquare covers Computer-Aided Dispatch, CityView covers Building Permits.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which CentralSquare and CityView actually diverge.
| Attribute | CentralSquare | CityView |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $1500/month | $10000/year |
| Pricing model | subscription | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web, Desktop, Ios, Android | Web |
| Founded | 2018 | 1976 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 CentralSquare
- Computer-Aided Dispatch
- Records Management
- Jail Management
- Fire RMS
- Community Development
- FBI CJIS
- NCIC
- Ios support
Only in CityView
- Building Permits
- Business Licensing
- Code Enforcement
- Inspections Management
- Online Citizen Portal
- Microsoft Office
- Payment Gateways
Both cover
- Esri ArcGIS
- Web support
- Desktop support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
CentralSquare
- Citizen Services
- Records Management
- Public Safety
- Civic Engagement
CityView
- 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.
CentralSquare
- Pricing for all editions (Public Safety Suite Enterprise, Public Safety Suite Pro, Public Safety Suite ONESolution) is gated behind Request a Demo or Schedule a Call, with no figures published
CityView
- High implementation and licensing costs for smaller municipalities
- Complex setup and customization requiring expert assistance
Pricing, plan by plan
CentralSquare
$1500/month- Public Safety Suite$1500/month
- CAD
- Records Management
- Mobile Solutions
CityView
$10000/yearNo published plan breakdown. See the CityView review.
Which should you pick?
Choose CentralSquare if
- You need computer-aided dispatch.
- You work on Web, Desktop, Ios, Android.
- You also want records management.
Questions people ask
- Is CentralSquare or CityView better?
- Neither clearly leads. CentralSquare starts at $1500/month and CityView at $10000/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, CentralSquare or CityView?
- CentralSquare starts at $1500/month and CityView at $10000/year.
- Does CentralSquare or CityView run on more platforms?
- CentralSquare runs on Web, Desktop, Ios, Android. CityView runs on Web.
- What is CentralSquare best used for?
- CentralSquare is most often used for citizen services, records management, public safety, civic engagement.
- What can CentralSquare do that CityView cannot?
- CentralSquare covers Computer-Aided Dispatch, Records Management, Jail Management, Fire RMS. CityView covers Building Permits, Business Licensing, Code Enforcement, Inspections Management. Both handle Esri ArcGIS, Web support, Desktop support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
CityView: Is CityView cloud-based or on-premise?
CityView offers both cloud-based SaaS deployments and on-premise options depending on municipality preference and requirements.
SourceCityView: What modules are included?
CityView Suite includes Property Information, Permits and Inspections, Planning, Code Enforcement, Licensing, Animal Licensing, Service Requests, Rental Housing, Cemetery Management, Parking Management, and Cashiering modules.
SourceCityView: How long has CityView been in the market?
CityView has over 40 years of experience serving local governments with community development and municipal land management solutions.
SourceCityView: What is the pricing structure?
CityView pricing ranges from $10,000 to $75,000+ per year for mid-sized municipalities, or approximately $100 to $250 per user per month for SaaS deployments, depending on modules selected.
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