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CentralSquare vs CityView

CentralSquare logo

CentralSquare

Government

Public Safety and Administration Software

From
$1500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
CityView logo

CityView

Government

Community Development Software

From
$10000/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: CentralSquare no pricing information is published on the website; CityView high implementation and licensing costs for smaller municipalities
  • They diverge on capability: CentralSquare covers Computer-Aided Dispatch, CityView covers Building Permits.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CentralSquare and CityView actually diverge.

Attributes where CentralSquare and CityView differ
AttributeCentralSquareCityView
Starting price$1500/month$10000/year
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded20181976

Identical on both: 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 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

  • No pricing information is published on the website
  • Pricing model is not disclosed; visitors are directed to request a demo or contact sales

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/year

No 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.
CentralSquare review

Choose CityView if

  • You need building permits.
  • You also want business licensing.
CityView review

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

CentralSquare: How much does CentralSquare cost?

CentralSquare does not publish pricing on its website. The company directs customers to request a demo or schedule a call with their sales team to discuss pricing.

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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.

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CentralSquare: What is CentralSquare's pricing model?

The pricing model is not disclosed. CentralSquare appears to use a custom quote or consultation-based approach, as the website does not mention subscription plans or tier-based pricing.

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CityView: 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.

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CentralSquare: Is there a free tier or trial?

No information about free tiers or trials is available on the website.

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CityView: 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.

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CentralSquare: How do I get a pricing quote?

Contact CentralSquare through their website to request a demo or schedule a call with their sales team.

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CityView: 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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