Software · head to head
Mark43 vs OnBase
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Mark43 listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £3,955 to £5,900 per unit for the Mark43 Integration Platform add-on, submitted directly by Mark43 UK Limited; OnBase pricing starts at 2,000 USD per month, making it expensive for small agencies
- They diverge on capability: Mark43 covers Computer-Aided Dispatch, OnBase covers Content Management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Mark43 and OnBase actually diverge.
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Mark43
- Computer-Aided Dispatch
- Evidence Management
- Analytics
- Mobile
- FBI CJIS
- NCIC
- State Systems
Only in OnBase
- Content Management
- Workflow Automation
- Case Management
- Intelligent Capture
- Microsoft 365
- Salesforce
- Epic
- Desktop support
Both cover
- Records Management
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Mark43
- Citizen Services
- Records Management
- Public Safety
- Civic Engagement
OnBase
- 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.
Mark43
- Listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £3,955 to £5,900 per unit for the Mark43 Integration Platform add-on, submitted directly by Mark43 UK Limited
OnBase
- Pricing starts at 2,000 USD per month, making it expensive for small agencies
- Complex implementation and configuration required for government-specific workflows
- Requires significant IT resources for deployment and ongoing management
Pricing, plan by plan
Mark43
$2000/month- Public Safety Suite$2000/month
- CAD
- RMS
- Analytics
OnBase
$400/month- Government$400/month
- Content Management
- Process Automation
- Case Management
Which should you pick?
Choose Mark43 if
- You need computer-aided dispatch.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want evidence management.
Choose OnBase if
- You need content management.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want workflow automation.
Questions people ask
- Is Mark43 or OnBase better?
- Neither clearly leads. Mark43 starts at $2000/month and OnBase at $400/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Mark43 or OnBase?
- Mark43 starts at $2000/month and OnBase at $400/month.
- Does Mark43 or OnBase run on more platforms?
- Mark43 runs on Web, Ios, Android. OnBase runs on Web, Mobile.
- What is Mark43 best used for?
- Mark43 is most often used for citizen services, records management, public safety, civic engagement.
- What can Mark43 do that OnBase cannot?
- Mark43 covers Computer-Aided Dispatch, Evidence Management, Analytics, Mobile. OnBase covers Content Management, Workflow Automation, Case Management, Intelligent Capture. Both handle Records Management, Web support, Ios support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
OnBase: What is OnBase used for in government?
OnBase is used for digital permitting, inspections, and plan review processes. Government agencies use it to streamline workflows, enable online forms, automate approvals, and provide citizen access to application status.
SourceOnBase: Does OnBase support mobile access?
Yes. Mobile access is a key feature of OnBase, allowing users to manage documents and cases on the go.
SourceOnBase: What document management capabilities does OnBase provide?
OnBase provides centralized document storage with version control, search and retrieval tools, records management across physical and electronic lifecycles, and compliance with policies and regulations.
SourceOnBase: Can OnBase workflows be customized?
Yes. OnBase is flexible and configurable with user-defined workflows for case management, streamlining processes like accounts payable, employee onboarding, and contract management.
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