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MuckRock vs eCode360

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MuckRock

Government & Public Sector

FOIA Filing and Research Platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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eCode360

Government & Public Sector

Digital Municipal Codes

From
$175/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only MuckRock has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: MuckRock muckRock's core platform, Squarelet identity service, and DocumentCloud are licensed AGPL-3.0, which requires anyone running a modified version as a network service to release their source code; 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
  • They diverge on capability: MuckRock covers FOIA Filing, eCode360 covers Online Code Publishing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MuckRock and eCode360 actually diverge.

Attributes where MuckRock and eCode360 differ
AttributeMuckRockeCode360
Starting priceFree$175/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20101960

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Government & Public Sector).

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 MuckRock

  • FOIA Filing
  • Request Tracking
  • Document Archive
  • Collaboration
  • Agency Directory
  • DocumentCloud
  • News Organizations
  • Research Tools

Only in eCode360

  • Online Code Publishing
  • Zoning Map Integration
  • Advanced Search
  • Code Comparison
  • Mobile Responsive
  • ArcGIS
  • Zoning Software
  • Document Systems

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

MuckRock

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

eCode360

  • 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.

MuckRock

  • MuckRock's core platform, Squarelet identity service, and DocumentCloud are licensed AGPL-3.0, which requires anyone running a modified version as a network service to release their source code

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

Pricing, plan by plan

MuckRock

Free
  • BasicFree
    • FOIA Filing
    • Request Tracking
    • Document Archive

eCode360

$175/month
  • eCode360$175/month
    • Online Codes
    • Zoning Integration
    • Mobile Access

Which should you pick?

Choose MuckRock if

  • You need foia filing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want request tracking.
MuckRock review

Choose eCode360 if

  • You need online code publishing.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want zoning map integration.
eCode360 review

Questions people ask

Is MuckRock or eCode360 better?
Neither clearly leads. MuckRock starts at Free and eCode360 at $175/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MuckRock or eCode360?
MuckRock has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for MuckRock and $175/month for eCode360.
Does MuckRock or eCode360 run on more platforms?
MuckRock runs on Web. eCode360 runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use MuckRock for free?
Yes. MuckRock has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. eCode360 starts at $175/month.
What is MuckRock best used for?
MuckRock is most often used for citizen services, records management, public safety, civic engagement.
What can MuckRock do that eCode360 cannot?
MuckRock covers FOIA Filing, Request Tracking, Document Archive, Collaboration. eCode360 covers Online Code Publishing, Zoning Map Integration, Advanced Search, Code Comparison. Both handle Web support.
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