Software · head to head
OnBase vs SeeClickFix
The short version
- Each has a real cost: OnBase pricing starts at 2,000 USD per month, making it expensive for small agencies; SeeClickFix now marketed as SeeClickFix 311 CRM under CivicPlus; pricing is gated behind a Request pricing button with no figures published
- They diverge on capability: OnBase covers Content Management, SeeClickFix covers Issue Reporting.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which OnBase and SeeClickFix actually diverge.
| Attribute | OnBase | SeeClickFix |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $400/month | $300/month |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 1991 | 2008 |
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 OnBase
- Content Management
- Workflow Automation
- Case Management
- Records Management
- Intelligent Capture
- Microsoft 365
- Epic
- Desktop support
Only in SeeClickFix
- Issue Reporting
- Work Order Management
- GIS Integration
- Performance Analytics
- Mobile Field App
- Esri ArcGIS
- CityWorks
Both cover
- Salesforce
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android 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
SeeClickFix
- 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
SeeClickFix
- Now marketed as SeeClickFix 311 CRM under CivicPlus; pricing is gated behind a Request pricing button with no figures published
Pricing, plan by plan
OnBase
$400/month- Government$400/month
- Content Management
- Process Automation
- Case Management
SeeClickFix
$300/month- Pro$300/month
- 311 Management
- Work Order Tracking
- Analytics
Which should you pick?
Choose OnBase if
- You need content management.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want workflow automation.
Choose SeeClickFix if
- You need issue reporting.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want work order management.
Questions people ask
- Is OnBase or SeeClickFix better?
- Neither clearly leads. OnBase starts at $400/month and SeeClickFix at $300/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, OnBase or SeeClickFix?
- OnBase starts at $400/month and SeeClickFix at $300/month.
- Does OnBase or SeeClickFix run on more platforms?
- OnBase runs on Web, Mobile. SeeClickFix runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- 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 SeeClickFix cannot?
- OnBase covers Content Management, Workflow Automation, Case Management, Records Management. SeeClickFix covers Issue Reporting, Work Order Management, GIS Integration, Performance Analytics. Both handle Salesforce, 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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