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CentralSquare vs MyRec.com

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CentralSquare

Government

Public Safety and Administration Software

From
$1500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
MyRec.com logo

MyRec.com

Government

Recreation management for small parks departments, priced on your annual revenue with no contract

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: CentralSquare no pricing information is published on the website; MyRec.com the annual fee scales with department revenue, so a successful department pays more for the same software as its programme income grows.
  • They diverge on capability: CentralSquare covers Computer-Aided Dispatch, MyRec.com covers Revenue-based annual fee.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CentralSquare and MyRec.com actually diverge.

Attributes where CentralSquare and MyRec.com differ
AttributeCentralSquareMyRec.com
Starting price$1500/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionPer year by department annual revenue
PlatformsWeb, Desktop, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded2018Unknown

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
  • Esri ArcGIS
  • FBI CJIS
  • NCIC

Only in MyRec.com

  • Revenue-based annual fee
  • Programme registration
  • Facility reservations
  • Point of sale
  • League scheduling
  • Everything included

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

CentralSquare

  • Citizen Servicesnot MyRec.com
  • Records Managementnot MyRec.com
  • Public Safetynot MyRec.com
  • Civic Engagementnot MyRec.com

MyRec.com

  • A town recreation department of one or two staff moving off paper registration forms and a shared spreadsheetnot CentralSquare
  • A department that wants to choose its own payment processor rather than accept the software vendor ratenot CentralSquare
  • Replacing a system that charges per module, where every new programme type triggered an upsellnot CentralSquare
  • A department needing field permits and league scheduling without buying a facilities management suitenot CentralSquare

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

MyRec.com

  • The annual fee scales with department revenue, so a successful department pays more for the same software as its programme income grows.
  • It is built for small and mid-sized departments and lacks the permitting, aquatics and multi-facility depth a large city requires.
  • Credit card processing is explicitly excluded from the fee, so the total cost depends on a merchant agreement the department must source and negotiate itself.
  • Integration surface is thin, with no meaningful connection to municipal ERP or finance systems, meaning revenue reconciliation is a manual export.
  • The vendor is small, so there is limited third-party consulting capacity and a narrow bench for support during peak registration periods.

Pricing, plan by plan

CentralSquare

$1500/month
  • Public Safety Suite$1500/month
    • CAD
    • Records Management
    • Mobile Solutions

MyRec.com

On request
  • MyRec.com$undefined/year
    • Single annual fee calculated from department annual revenue
    • Third parties report entry around 2,850 to 3,445 USD per year
    • Site build, onboarding and training included

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 MyRec.com if

  • You need revenue-based annual fee.
  • You also want programme registration.
MyRec.com review

Questions people ask

Is CentralSquare or MyRec.com better?
Neither clearly leads. CentralSquare starts at $1500/month and MyRec.com at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CentralSquare or MyRec.com?
CentralSquare starts at $1500/month and MyRec.com at On request.
Does CentralSquare or MyRec.com run on more platforms?
CentralSquare runs on Web, Desktop, Ios, Android. MyRec.com runs on Web.
What is CentralSquare best used for?
CentralSquare is most often used for citizen services, records management, public safety, civic engagement. Of those, citizen services and records management are not what MyRec.com is typically brought in for.
What can CentralSquare do that MyRec.com cannot?
CentralSquare covers Computer-Aided Dispatch, Records Management, Jail Management, Fire RMS. MyRec.com covers Revenue-based annual fee, Programme registration, Facility reservations, Point of sale.

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.

Source
MyRec.com: How is MyRec priced?

A single annual fee calculated from your department annual revenue, using a calculator on the MyRec site. Third parties report entry around 2,850 to 3,445 USD a year.

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.

Source
MyRec.com: Is there a setup fee?

No. Site build, onboarding and training are included in the annual fee.

CentralSquare: Is there a free tier or trial?

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

Source
MyRec.com: Are card fees included?

No. Credit card processing is separate and you arrange your own merchant account.

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.

Source
MyRec.com: Is there a contract?

No long-term contract is required, which is unusual in municipal software.

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