Software · head to head
CityView vs Tyler Technologies
The short version
- Each has a real cost: CityView high implementation and licensing costs for smaller municipalities; Tyler Technologies the Internet Archive's capture of Tyler Technologies' homepage on 31 December 2020 named dozens of distinct public-sector software solutions across Appraisal and Tax, Civic Services, Corrections, and Courts and Justice categories, all sold via government procurement contracts rather than a published price list.
- They diverge on capability: CityView covers Building Permits, Tyler Technologies covers Financial Management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which CityView and Tyler Technologies actually diverge.
| Attribute | CityView | Tyler Technologies |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $10000/year | $2000/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Desktop, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 1976 | 1966 |
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 CityView
- Building Permits
- Business Licensing
- Code Enforcement
- Inspections Management
- Online Citizen Portal
- Esri ArcGIS
- Microsoft Office
- Payment Gateways
Only in Tyler Technologies
- Financial Management
- Courts & Justice
- Public Safety
- Appraisal & Tax
- School Solutions
- AWS GovCloud
- Microsoft Azure
- Oracle
Both cover
- Web support
- Desktop 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
Tyler Technologies
- 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
Tyler Technologies
- The Internet Archive's capture of Tyler Technologies' homepage on 31 December 2020 named dozens of distinct public-sector software solutions across Appraisal and Tax, Civic Services, Corrections, and Courts and Justice categories, all sold via government procurement contracts rather than a published price list.
Pricing, plan by plan
CityView
$10000/yearNo published plan breakdown. See the CityView review.
Tyler Technologies
$2000/month- Enterprise$2000/month
- ERP Suite
- Courts & Justice
- Public Safety
Which should you pick?
Choose Tyler Technologies if
- You need financial management.
- You work on Web, Desktop, Ios, Android.
- You also want courts & justice.
Questions people ask
- Is CityView or Tyler Technologies better?
- Neither clearly leads. CityView starts at $10000/year and Tyler Technologies at $2000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, CityView or Tyler Technologies?
- CityView starts at $10000/year and Tyler Technologies at $2000/month.
- Does CityView or Tyler Technologies run on more platforms?
- CityView runs on Web. Tyler Technologies runs on Web, Desktop, Ios, Android.
- 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 Tyler Technologies cannot?
- CityView covers Building Permits, Business Licensing, Code Enforcement, Inspections Management. Tyler Technologies covers Financial Management, Courts & Justice, Public Safety, Appraisal & Tax. Both handle 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.
SourceRelated pages
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