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DataSF vs Vigilant Solutions

DataSF logo

DataSF

Government

San Francisco Open Data Portal

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Vigilant Solutions logo

Vigilant Solutions

Government

License Plate Recognition Analytics

From
$1000/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, Vigilant Solutions covers License Plate Recognition.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which DataSF and Vigilant Solutions actually diverge.

Attributes where DataSF and Vigilant Solutions differ
AttributeDataSFVigilant Solutions
Starting priceFree$1000/month
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Desktop, Mobile
Founded20091928

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 Vigilant Solutions

  • License Plate Recognition
  • Vehicle Database
  • Real-time Alerts
  • Analytics
  • Mobile LPR
  • CAD Systems
  • RMS
  • Federal Databases

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

DataSF

  • Citizen Services
  • Records Management
  • Public Safety
  • Civic Engagement

Vigilant Solutions

  • 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.

DataSF

Nothing recorded yet. See the DataSF review.

Vigilant Solutions

  • Vigilant Solutions' product line, as captured before its Motorola Solutions acquisition (Internet Archive capture, 8 January 2020), was named Vigilant PlateSearch, FaceSearch, BallisticSearch and CrimeSearch, sold to law enforcement with no published pricing

Pricing, plan by plan

DataSF

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

Vigilant Solutions

$1000/month
  • LPR Analytics$1000/month
    • LPR Cameras
    • Database Access
    • Analytics

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 Vigilant Solutions if

  • You need license plate recognition.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
  • You also want vehicle database.
Vigilant Solutions review

Questions people ask

Is DataSF or Vigilant Solutions better?
Neither clearly leads. DataSF starts at Free and Vigilant Solutions at $1000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, DataSF or Vigilant Solutions?
DataSF has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for DataSF and $1000/month for Vigilant Solutions.
Does DataSF or Vigilant Solutions run on more platforms?
DataSF runs on Web. Vigilant Solutions runs on Web, Desktop, Mobile.
Can I use DataSF for free?
Yes. DataSF has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Vigilant Solutions starts at $1000/month.
What is DataSF best used for?
DataSF is most often used for citizen services, records management, public safety, civic engagement.
What can DataSF do that Vigilant Solutions cannot?
DataSF covers Open Datasets, Data API, Visualizations, Data Catalog. Vigilant Solutions covers License Plate Recognition, Vehicle Database, Real-time Alerts, Analytics. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Vigilant Solutions: How do I get pricing information for Vigilant Solutions?

Vigilant Solutions does not publish pricing on their website. Customers must contact Motorola Solutions' sales team directly to request a pricing estimate or discuss their specific requirements.

Source
Vigilant Solutions: Is there a free demo or trial available?

Yes, Motorola Solutions (which now owns Vigilant Solutions) offers a free customized demo conducted by security experts. Users can request a demo on the product page without obligation.

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Vigilant Solutions: Can I get a pricing estimate without committing?

Yes, customers can provide details about their requirements through the website to receive a no-obligation pricing estimate from Motorola Solutions. This allows evaluation of potential costs before making any commitment.

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