Software · head to head
PublicInput vs Tyler Technologies
The short version
- 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; Tyler Technologies the Internet Archive's capture of Tyler Technologies' homepage on 31 December 2020 named dozens of distinct public-sector software solutions across Appraisal and Tax, Civic Services, Corrections, and Courts and Justice categories, all sold via government procurement contracts rather than a published price list.
- They diverge on capability: PublicInput covers Virtual Public Meetings, Tyler Technologies covers Financial Management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which PublicInput and Tyler Technologies actually diverge.
| Attribute | PublicInput | Tyler Technologies |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $400/month | $2000/month |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Web, Desktop, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 2014 | 1966 |
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 PublicInput
- Virtual Public Meetings
- Online Surveys
- Comment Management
- Multi-language Support
- Engagement Analytics
- Zoom
- Microsoft Teams
- GovDelivery
Only in Tyler Technologies
- Financial Management
- Courts & Justice
- Public Safety
- Appraisal & Tax
- School Solutions
- AWS GovCloud
- Microsoft Azure
- Oracle
Both cover
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
PublicInput
- Running public comment and community engagement programmes for local governmentnot Tyler Technologies
- Collecting resident feedback across surveys, interactive maps and project websitesnot Tyler Technologies
- Compliant public meeting management for transit agencies, DOTs and MPOsnot Tyler Technologies
Tyler Technologies
- Citizen Servicesnot PublicInput
- Records Managementnot PublicInput
- Public Safetynot PublicInput
- Civic Engagementnot 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
Tyler Technologies
- The Internet Archive's capture of Tyler Technologies' homepage on 31 December 2020 named dozens of distinct public-sector software solutions across Appraisal and Tax, Civic Services, Corrections, and Courts and Justice categories, all sold via government procurement contracts rather than a published price list.
Pricing, plan by plan
PublicInput
$400/month- Enterprise$400/month
- Virtual Meetings
- Surveys
- Comment Management
Tyler Technologies
$2000/month- Enterprise$2000/month
- ERP Suite
- Courts & Justice
- Public Safety
Which should you pick?
Choose PublicInput if
- You need virtual public meetings.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want online surveys.
Choose Tyler Technologies if
- You need financial management.
- You work on Web, Desktop, Ios, Android.
- You also want courts & justice.
Questions people ask
- Is PublicInput or Tyler Technologies better?
- Neither clearly leads. PublicInput starts at $400/month and Tyler Technologies at $2000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, PublicInput or Tyler Technologies?
- PublicInput starts at $400/month and Tyler Technologies at $2000/month.
- Does PublicInput or Tyler Technologies run on more platforms?
- PublicInput runs on Web, Ios, Android. Tyler Technologies runs on Web, Desktop, Ios, Android.
- What is PublicInput best used for?
- PublicInput is most often used for running public comment and community engagement programmes for local government, collecting resident feedback across surveys, interactive maps and project websites, compliant public meeting management for transit agencies, dots and mpos. Of those, running public comment and community engagement programmes for local government and collecting resident feedback across surveys, interactive maps and project websites are not what Tyler Technologies is typically brought in for.
- What can PublicInput do that Tyler Technologies cannot?
- PublicInput covers Virtual Public Meetings, Online Surveys, Comment Management, Multi-language Support. Tyler Technologies covers Financial Management, Courts & Justice, Public Safety, Appraisal & Tax. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.
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