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DataSF vs Tyler Brazos

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DataSF

Government

San Francisco Open Data Portal

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tyler Brazos logo

Tyler Brazos

Government

Mobile Law Enforcement Technology

From
$800/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only DataSF has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: DataSF covers Open Datasets, Tyler Brazos covers Mobile Citations.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which DataSF and Tyler Brazos actually diverge.

Attributes where DataSF and Tyler Brazos differ
AttributeDataSFTyler Brazos
Starting priceFree$800/month
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebIos, Android, Windows
Founded20091966

Identical on both: 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 DataSF

  • Open Datasets
  • Data API
  • Visualizations
  • Data Catalog
  • Automated Updates
  • Socrata
  • ArcGIS
  • Analysis Tools

Only in Tyler Brazos

  • Mobile Citations
  • Field Reporting
  • License Scanning
  • Database Queries
  • Crash Reporting
  • Tyler CAD/RMS
  • NCIC
  • State DMV

What people use each for

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

DataSF

  • Citizen Servicesnot Tyler Brazos
  • Records Managementnot Tyler Brazos
  • Public Safetynot Tyler Brazos
  • Civic Engagementnot Tyler Brazos

Tyler Brazos

  • Electronic citation issuance from a patrol vehicle or handheld devicenot DataSF
  • Field reporting and crash reports for law enforcementnot DataSF
  • Feeding citation data into court case managementnot DataSF

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

DataSF

Nothing recorded yet. See the DataSF review.

Tyler Brazos

  • Brazos is now sold as Tyler Enforcement Mobile and tylertech.com/products/brazos redirects to the Enforcement Mobile page
  • No pricing is published; Tyler routes all enquiries through contact and demo requests with no published rate, minimum or cost driver
  • The product is sold only to public sector agencies

Pricing, plan by plan

DataSF

Free
  • Public AccessFree
    • Dataset Access
    • API Access
    • Visualizations

Tyler Brazos

$800/month
  • Mobile Suite$800/month
    • Mobile Citations
    • Field Reporting
    • Database Queries

Which should you pick?

Choose DataSF if

  • You need open datasets.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want data api.
DataSF review

Choose Tyler Brazos if

  • You need mobile citations.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Windows.
  • You also want field reporting.
Tyler Brazos review

Questions people ask

Is DataSF or Tyler Brazos better?
Neither clearly leads. DataSF starts at Free and Tyler Brazos at $800/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, DataSF or Tyler Brazos?
DataSF has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for DataSF and $800/month for Tyler Brazos.
Does DataSF or Tyler Brazos run on more platforms?
DataSF runs on Web. Tyler Brazos runs on Ios, Android, Windows.
Can I use DataSF for free?
Yes. DataSF has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Tyler Brazos starts at $800/month.
What is DataSF best used for?
DataSF is most often used for citizen services, records management, public safety, civic engagement. Of those, citizen services and records management are not what Tyler Brazos is typically brought in for.
What can DataSF do that Tyler Brazos cannot?
DataSF covers Open Datasets, Data API, Visualizations, Data Catalog. Tyler Brazos covers Mobile Citations, Field Reporting, License Scanning, Database Queries.
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