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Laserfiche vs Tyler Brazos

Laserfiche logo

Laserfiche

Government

Intelligent Content Management

From
$50/month
Rated
-
Tyler Brazos logo

Tyler Brazos

Government

Mobile Law Enforcement Technology

From
$800/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Laserfiche self-hosted deployment requires dedicated IT resources and infrastructure management; Tyler Brazos brazos is now sold as Tyler Enforcement Mobile and tylertech.com/products/brazos redirects to the Enforcement Mobile page
  • They diverge on capability: Laserfiche covers Document Capture, Tyler Brazos covers Mobile Citations.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Laserfiche and Tyler Brazos differ
AttributeLaserficheTyler Brazos
Starting price$50/month$800/month
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, Windows, macOS, LinuxIos, Android, Windows
Founded19761966

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Laserfiche

  • Document Capture
  • Workflow Automation
  • Records Management
  • Electronic Forms
  • Process Automation
  • Microsoft Office
  • SharePoint
  • Salesforce

Only in Tyler Brazos

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

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Laserfiche

  • 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 Laserfiche
  • Field reporting and crash reports for law enforcementnot Laserfiche
  • Feeding citation data into court case managementnot Laserfiche

Where each one falls short

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

Laserfiche

  • Self-hosted deployment requires dedicated IT resources and infrastructure management
  • Complex implementation often requires significant upfront customization
  • High total cost of ownership for on-premises deployments due to infrastructure needs

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

Laserfiche

$50/month
  • Cloud$50/month
    • Document Management
    • Workflow Automation
    • Records Management

Tyler Brazos

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Laserfiche if

  • You need document capture.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • You also want workflow automation.

Choose Tyler Brazos if

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

Questions people ask

Is Laserfiche or Tyler Brazos better?
Neither clearly leads. Laserfiche starts at $50/month and Tyler Brazos at $800/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Laserfiche or Tyler Brazos?
Laserfiche starts at $50/month and Tyler Brazos at $800/month.
Does Laserfiche or Tyler Brazos run on more platforms?
Laserfiche runs on Web, Mobile, Windows, macOS, Linux. Tyler Brazos runs on Ios, Android, Windows.
What is Laserfiche best used for?
Laserfiche 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 Laserfiche do that Tyler Brazos cannot?
Laserfiche covers Document Capture, Workflow Automation, Records Management, Electronic Forms. Tyler Brazos covers Mobile Citations, Field Reporting, License Scanning, Database Queries. Both handle Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Laserfiche: Does Laserfiche offer both cloud and self-hosted options?

Yes. Laserfiche Cloud offers three tiers (Starter $53/user/month, Professional $73, Business $93). Laserfiche 12 provides self-hosted deployment for organizations requiring on-premise infrastructure or with strict security and regulatory constraints.

Source
Laserfiche: What does Laserfiche capture from documents?

Laserfiche provides document capture, electronic forms, workflow automation, case management, mobile access, and government-certified records management with automatic filing and retention schedules.

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Laserfiche: Can Laserfiche track document workflows automatically?

Yes. Laserfiche includes workflow automation that tracks and fulfills processes like FOIA requests, with access controls, audit trails, and automated recordkeeping for compliance.

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