Software · head to head
CityView vs Workday Government

Workday Government
Software
Enterprise HCM and Finance for Government
- From
- $5000/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: CityView high implementation and licensing costs for smaller municipalities; Workday Government workday Government Cloud, Workday's public sector offering, publishes no self-serve pricing; every path on its own government page leads to Contact Us or Contact Sales
- They diverge on capability: CityView covers Building Permits, Workday Government covers Human Capital Management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which CityView and Workday Government actually diverge.
| Attribute | CityView | Workday Government |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $10000/year | $5000/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 1976 | 2005 |
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 Workday Government
- Human Capital Management
- Payroll
- Benefits Administration
- Financial Management
- Analytics
- SAP
- Oracle
- Third-party HR
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
Workday Government
- 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
Workday Government
- Workday Government Cloud, Workday's public sector offering, publishes no self-serve pricing; every path on its own government page leads to Contact Us or Contact Sales
Pricing, plan by plan
CityView
$10000/yearNo published plan breakdown. See the CityView review.
Workday Government
$5000/month- Government Cloud$5000/month
- HCM
- Payroll
- Financial Management
Which should you pick?
Choose Workday Government if
- You need human capital management.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want payroll.
Questions people ask
- Is CityView or Workday Government better?
- Neither clearly leads. CityView starts at $10000/year and Workday Government at $5000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, CityView or Workday Government?
- CityView starts at $10000/year and Workday Government at $5000/month.
- Does CityView or Workday Government run on more platforms?
- CityView runs on Web. Workday Government runs on Web, 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 Workday Government cannot?
- CityView covers Building Permits, Business Licensing, Code Enforcement, Inspections Management. Workday Government covers Human Capital Management, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Financial Management. 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.
SourceRelated pages
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