Software · head to head
CityView vs American Legal Publishing
The short version
- Each has a real cost: CityView high implementation and licensing costs for smaller municipalities; American Legal Publishing a 2019 recodification contract between American Legal Publishing Corporation and the City of Dry Ridge, Kentucky, publicly posted by a separate Kentucky municipality as a model agreement, sets a base codification cost of $9,485 (USD) plus per-page increase rates of $18 (single column) and $21 (dual column) once the code exceeds the estimated page count, a one-time $550 setup fee to put the code in a searchable online format, $495 per year to host the code online after that, and a five-year supplement plan billed at $18-21 per reprinted page plus $200 per annual statutory update. This is one specific signed municipal contract, not a general price list, and actual costs for other municipalities will scale with code length.
- They diverge on capability: CityView covers Building Permits, American Legal Publishing covers Code Codification.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which CityView and American Legal Publishing actually diverge.
| Attribute | CityView | American Legal Publishing |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $10000/year | $150/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Founded | 1976 | 1912 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), platforms (Web), 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 CityView
- Building Permits
- Business Licensing
- Code Enforcement
- Inspections Management
- Online Citizen Portal
- Esri ArcGIS
- Microsoft Office
- Payment Gateways
Only in American Legal Publishing
- Code Codification
- Online Publishing
- Print Services
- Editorial Support
- Code Search
- Legislative Systems
- Document Management
- Public Portals
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
CityView
- Citizen Services
- Records Management
- Public Safety
- Civic Engagement
American Legal Publishing
- 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.
CityView
- High implementation and licensing costs for smaller municipalities
- Complex setup and customization requiring expert assistance
American Legal Publishing
- A 2019 recodification contract between American Legal Publishing Corporation and the City of Dry Ridge, Kentucky, publicly posted by a separate Kentucky municipality as a model agreement, sets a base codification cost of $9,485 (USD) plus per-page increase rates of $18 (single column) and $21 (dual column) once the code exceeds the estimated page count, a one-time $550 setup fee to put the code in a searchable online format, $495 per year to host the code online after that, and a five-year supplement plan billed at $18-21 per reprinted page plus $200 per annual statutory update. This is one specific signed municipal contract, not a general price list, and actual costs for other municipalities will scale with code length.
Pricing, plan by plan
CityView
$10000/yearNo published plan breakdown. See the CityView review.
American Legal Publishing
$150/month- Online Code$150/month
- Online Publishing
- Code Updates
- Search
Which should you pick?
Choose American Legal Publishing if
- You need code codification.
- You also want online publishing.
Questions people ask
- Is CityView or American Legal Publishing better?
- Neither clearly leads. CityView starts at $10000/year and American Legal Publishing at $150/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, CityView or American Legal Publishing?
- CityView starts at $10000/year and American Legal Publishing at $150/month.
- Does CityView or American Legal Publishing run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- What is CityView best used for?
- CityView is most often used for citizen services, records management, public safety, civic engagement.
- What can CityView do that American Legal Publishing cannot?
- CityView covers Building Permits, Business Licensing, Code Enforcement, Inspections Management. American Legal Publishing covers Code Codification, Online Publishing, Print Services, Editorial Support. Both handle Web 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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