Software · head to head
eCode360 vs AWS GovCloud
The short version
- Each has a real cost: eCode360 eCode360's own vendor site now redirects to ICC Code Solutions, stating eCode360 is now part of ICC Innovation, indicating General Code has been absorbed into ICC rather than operating as an independent vendor; AWS GovCloud access is restricted to vetted US entities, with account holders screened for US citizenship or permanent residency
- They diverge on capability: eCode360 covers Online Code Publishing, AWS GovCloud covers FedRAMP High Authorized.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which eCode360 and AWS GovCloud actually diverge.
| Attribute | eCode360 | AWS GovCloud |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $175/month | On request |
| Pricing model | subscription | usage-based |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Web, Cli, Sdk |
| Founded | 1960 | 2006 |
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 eCode360
- Online Code Publishing
- Zoning Map Integration
- Advanced Search
- Code Comparison
- Mobile Responsive
- ArcGIS
- Zoning Software
- Document Systems
Only in AWS GovCloud
- FedRAMP High Authorized
- ITAR Compliant
- DOD SRG Levels
- Isolated Infrastructure
- Full AWS Services
- Third-party Tools
- Government Systems
- Security Tools
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
eCode360
- Citizen Servicesnot AWS GovCloud
- Records Managementnot AWS GovCloud
- Public Safetynot AWS GovCloud
- Civic Engagementnot AWS GovCloud
AWS GovCloud
- Hosting controlled unclassified information for US federal agenciesnot eCode360
- Workloads requiring FedRAMP High, ITAR or DFARS compliancenot eCode360
- Defence and public sector systems needing US-person operationnot eCode360
- Regulated contractors handling government datanot eCode360
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
eCode360
- eCode360's own vendor site now redirects to ICC Code Solutions, stating eCode360 is now part of ICC Innovation, indicating General Code has been absorbed into ICC rather than operating as an independent vendor
- ICC Code Solutions' own eCode360 page lists a Professional Subscription at $195 per year in USD for read access to the eCode library, separate from the municipal codification subscriptions sold to local governments
AWS GovCloud
- Access is restricted to vetted US entities, with account holders screened for US citizenship or permanent residency
- Separate IAM, console, CLI and APIs from commercial AWS, so accounts and tooling do not carry across
- Not every AWS service is available in the two GovCloud regions
- Pricing is not published on the product page
Pricing, plan by plan
eCode360
$175/month- eCode360$175/month
- Online Codes
- Zoning Integration
- Mobile Access
AWS GovCloud
On request- Pay-as-you-goFree
- Compute
- Storage
- Database
Which should you pick?
Choose eCode360 if
- You need online code publishing.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want zoning map integration.
Choose AWS GovCloud if
- You need fedramp high authorized.
- You work on Web, Cli, Sdk.
- You also want itar compliant.
Questions people ask
- Is eCode360 or AWS GovCloud better?
- Neither clearly leads. eCode360 starts at $175/month and AWS GovCloud at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, eCode360 or AWS GovCloud?
- eCode360 starts at $175/month and AWS GovCloud at On request.
- Does eCode360 or AWS GovCloud run on more platforms?
- eCode360 runs on Web, Ios, Android. AWS GovCloud runs on Web, Cli, Sdk.
- What is eCode360 best used for?
- eCode360 is most often used for citizen services, records management, public safety, civic engagement. Of those, citizen services and records management are not what AWS GovCloud is typically brought in for.
- What can eCode360 do that AWS GovCloud cannot?
- eCode360 covers Online Code Publishing, Zoning Map Integration, Advanced Search, Code Comparison. AWS GovCloud covers FedRAMP High Authorized, ITAR Compliant, DOD SRG Levels, Isolated Infrastructure. Both handle Web support.