Government · head to head
PublicInput vs Snyk
The short version
- Only Snyk has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: PublicInput all three plans, Listen, Engage and Engage Plus, are listed as Request Pricing with no published rate, minimum or cost driver; Snyk free plan has strict test limits across all modules: Open Source (200), Code (100), Infrastructure as Code (300), Container (100) tests per month
- They diverge on capability: PublicInput covers Virtual Public Meetings, Snyk covers Open source security.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which PublicInput and Snyk actually diverge.
| Attribute | PublicInput | Snyk |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $400/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Web, CLI, IDE integrations |
| Category | Government | Cybersecurity |
| Founded | 2014 | 2015 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).
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 PublicInput
- Virtual Public Meetings
- Online Surveys
- Comment Management
- Multi-language Support
- Engagement Analytics
- Zoom
- Microsoft Teams
- GovDelivery
Only in Snyk
- Open source security
- Code security (SAST)
- Container security
- IaC security
- License compliance
- Fix PRs
- Priority scoring
- Developer IDE integration
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
PublicInput
- Civic engagementnot Snyk
- Government consultationnot Snyk
- Public input collectionnot Snyk
Snyk
- Vulnerability scanningnot PublicInput
- Application securitynot PublicInput
- Infrastructure as Code securitynot PublicInput
- Container securitynot PublicInput
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
PublicInput
- All three plans, Listen, Engage and Engage Plus, are listed as Request Pricing with no published rate, minimum or cost driver
- HTML and CSS customization, custom workflows and approvals, and external system integration with Accela and ESRI are listed as Enterprise Capabilities rather than core platform features
- Public meetings functionality is sold under a separate Meetings plan rather than being included with the Engagement plans
- Getting a plan requires booking a consultation and a tailored demo rather than self serve signup
Snyk
- Free plan has strict test limits across all modules: Open Source (200), Code (100), Infrastructure as Code (300), Container (100) tests per month
- Free and Team plans count only contributing developers making commits within 90 days; public contributions do not count
- Enterprise plan requires custom pricing and sales contact
Pricing, plan by plan
PublicInput
$400/month- Enterprise$400/month
- Virtual Meetings
- Surveys
- Comment Management
Snyk
Free- FreeFree
- SCA scanning
- SAST scanning
- IaC and Container scanning
- Team$25/month
- 1000 Code tests
- 100 projects
- Jira integration
- Ignite$105/month
- Unlimited tests
- Unlimited projects
- Custom security rules
- Enterprise$null/custom
- Zero-day prevention
- Unified AppSec control
- Full SDLC automation
Which should you pick?
Choose PublicInput if
- You need virtual public meetings.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want online surveys.
Choose Snyk if
- You need open source security.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, CLI, IDE integrations.
- You also want code security (sast).
Questions people ask
- Is PublicInput or Snyk better?
- Neither clearly leads. PublicInput starts at $400/month and Snyk at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, PublicInput or Snyk?
- Snyk has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $400/month for PublicInput and Free for Snyk.
- Does PublicInput or Snyk run on more platforms?
- PublicInput runs on Web, Ios, Android. Snyk runs on Web, CLI, IDE integrations.
- Can I use Snyk for free?
- Yes. Snyk has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. PublicInput starts at $400/month.
- What is PublicInput best used for?
- PublicInput is most often used for civic engagement, government consultation, public input collection. Of those, civic engagement and government consultation are not what Snyk is typically brought in for.
- What can PublicInput do that Snyk cannot?
- PublicInput covers Virtual Public Meetings, Online Surveys, Comment Management, Multi-language Support. Snyk covers Open source security, Code security (SAST), Container security, IaC security.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
PublicInput: How much does PublicInput cost?
PublicInput does not publish pricing on their website. Customers must request a demo or book a meeting to receive a quote based on their specific needs.
SourceSnyk: How much does Snyk cost?
Snyk offers a free plan with limited tests, Team plan at $25/month per contributing developer, Ignite at $1260/year, and custom Enterprise pricing. Contributing developers are those who made commits to private repos within the last 90 days.
SourcePublicInput: What pricing plans does PublicInput offer?
PublicInput offers Engagement Plans and Meetings Plans, but specific pricing for each plan is not publicly available and requires contacting their sales team.
SourceSnyk: What does Snyk's Team plan include?
The Team plan at $25/month includes 1000 Code tests, up to 100 projects, Jira integration, next business day support, and all features from the free plan including SCA, SAST, IaC and Container scanning.
SourceSnyk: Is there a free version of Snyk?
Yes, Snyk offers a free plan with full platform access including SCA, SAST, IaC and Container scanning. The free tier includes 200 Open Source tests, 100 Code tests, 300 IaC tests, 100 Container tests, and up to 5 projects.
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