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OnBase vs Palantir Gotham

Palantir Gotham
Software
Data Integration for Defense & Intelligence
- From
- $10000/month
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: OnBase pricing starts at 2,000 USD per month, making it expensive for small agencies; Palantir Gotham listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £66,000 per unit for Palantir Platform: Gotham, submitted directly by Palantir Technologies UK Ltd
- They diverge on capability: OnBase covers Content Management, Palantir Gotham covers Data Integration.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which OnBase and Palantir Gotham actually diverge.
| Attribute | OnBase | Palantir Gotham |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $400/month | $10000/month |
| Pricing model | subscription | quote |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile | Desktop, Web |
| Founded | 1991 | 2003 |
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 OnBase
- Content Management
- Workflow Automation
- Case Management
- Records Management
- Intelligent Capture
- Microsoft 365
- Salesforce
- Epic
Only in Palantir Gotham
- Data Integration
- Pattern Analysis
- Link Analysis
- Geospatial Analysis
- Collaboration
- Intelligence Databases
- Classified Systems
- GIS
Both cover
- Web support
- Desktop support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
OnBase
- Citizen Services
- Records Management
- Public Safety
- Civic Engagement
Palantir Gotham
- 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.
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
Palantir Gotham
- Listed on UK G-Cloud 14 at £66,000 per unit for Palantir Platform: Gotham, submitted directly by Palantir Technologies UK Ltd
Pricing, plan by plan
OnBase
$400/month- Government$400/month
- Content Management
- Process Automation
- Case Management
Palantir Gotham
$10000/month- Enterprise$10000/month
- Data Integration
- Analysis Tools
- Collaboration
Which should you pick?
Choose OnBase if
- You need content management.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want workflow automation.
Choose Palantir Gotham if
- You need data integration.
- You work on Desktop, Web.
- You also want pattern analysis.
Questions people ask
- Is OnBase or Palantir Gotham better?
- Neither clearly leads. OnBase starts at $400/month and Palantir Gotham at $10000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, OnBase or Palantir Gotham?
- OnBase starts at $400/month and Palantir Gotham at $10000/month.
- Does OnBase or Palantir Gotham run on more platforms?
- OnBase runs on Web, Mobile. Palantir Gotham runs on Desktop, Web.
- What is OnBase best used for?
- OnBase is most often used for citizen services, records management, public safety, civic engagement.
- What can OnBase do that Palantir Gotham cannot?
- OnBase covers Content Management, Workflow Automation, Case Management, Records Management. Palantir Gotham covers Data Integration, Pattern Analysis, Link Analysis, Geospatial Analysis. Both handle Web support, Desktop 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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