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TrustArc vs Tyler Technologies

TrustArc logo

TrustArc

Cybersecurity

Privacy management platform with regulatory research and the TRUSTe certification programme

From
On request
Free plan
No
Tyler Technologies logo

Tyler Technologies

Government

Empowering the Public Sector

From
$2000/month
Free plan
No

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: TrustArc covers Nymity Research, Tyler Technologies covers Financial Management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which TrustArc and Tyler Technologies actually diverge.

Attributes where TrustArc and Tyler Technologies differ
AttributeTrustArcTyler Technologies
Starting priceOn request$2000/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWebWeb, Desktop, Ios, Android
CategoryCybersecurityGovernment
FoundedUnknown1966

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 TrustArc

  • Nymity Research
  • TRUSTe certification
  • Consent and preference management
  • Privacy assessments
  • Data inventory and mapping
  • Individual rights requests
  • Cookie consent manager
  • Privacy programme benchmarking

Only in Tyler Technologies

  • Financial Management
  • Courts & Justice
  • Public Safety
  • Appraisal & Tax
  • School Solutions
  • AWS GovCloud
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Oracle

What people use each for

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

TrustArc

  • A consumer brand that needs an independent privacy seal on its website because enterprise customers or app stores ask for third-party verificationnot Tyler Technologies
  • A multinational privacy team that needs a maintained answer to what a given jurisdiction requires without retaining outside counsel for every questionnot Tyler Technologies
  • An organisation running DPIAs at volume that wants templates tied to a maintained regulatory library rather than to a consultant word documentnot Tyler Technologies
  • A privacy programme being audited that needs documented maturity benchmarking against a recognised framework of programme activitiesnot Tyler Technologies

Tyler Technologies

  • Citizen Servicesnot TrustArc
  • Records Managementnot TrustArc
  • Public Safetynot TrustArc
  • Civic Engagementnot TrustArc

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

TrustArc

  • The software layer is generally shallower than OneTrust, particularly automated data discovery across large heterogeneous estates, so organisations with sprawling infrastructure often still need a separate discovery tool.
  • The integration catalogue is smaller than the market leader, which means more of the data inventory is maintained by hand and drifts out of date between reviews.
  • Certification services are sold separately from the platform subscription, so the seal that is often the reason for choosing TrustArc is an extra line item and an extra annual renewal.
  • Reported contract values vary enormously by module mix and organisation size, and the absence of published pricing means smaller buyers have no anchor and routinely discover the entry price is higher than expected.
  • TrustArc stays inside privacy, so organisations that later want third-party risk, security compliance or ethics reporting on the same platform will be running a second vendor anyway.

Tyler Technologies

Nothing recorded yet. See the Tyler Technologies review.

Pricing, plan by plan

TrustArc

On request
  • TrustArc Privacy Platform$undefined/year
    • Quoted by module, entity count and data volume
    • TRUSTe certification and assessment services priced separately from platform subscription
    • Nymity Research licensed as a separate module

Tyler Technologies

$2000/month
  • Enterprise$2000/month
    • ERP Suite
    • Courts & Justice
    • Public Safety

Which should you pick?

Choose TrustArc if

  • You need nymity research.
  • You also want truste certification.

Choose Tyler Technologies if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Web, Desktop, Ios, Android.
  • You also want courts & justice.

Questions people ask

Is TrustArc or Tyler Technologies better?
Neither clearly leads. TrustArc starts at On request and Tyler Technologies at $2000/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, TrustArc or Tyler Technologies?
TrustArc starts at On request and Tyler Technologies at $2000/month.
Does TrustArc or Tyler Technologies run on more platforms?
TrustArc runs on Web. Tyler Technologies runs on Web, Desktop, Ios, Android.
What is TrustArc best used for?
TrustArc is most often used for a consumer brand that needs an independent privacy seal on its website because enterprise customers or app stores ask for third-party verification, a multinational privacy team that needs a maintained answer to what a given jurisdiction requires without retaining outside counsel for every question, an organisation running dpias at volume that wants templates tied to a maintained regulatory library rather than to a consultant word document, a privacy programme being audited that needs documented maturity benchmarking against a recognised framework of programme activities. Of those, a consumer brand that needs an independent privacy seal on its website because enterprise customers or app stores ask for third-party verification and a multinational privacy team that needs a maintained answer to what a given jurisdiction requires without retaining outside counsel for every question are not what Tyler Technologies is typically brought in for.
What can TrustArc do that Tyler Technologies cannot?
TrustArc covers Nymity Research, TRUSTe certification, Consent and preference management, Privacy assessments. Tyler Technologies covers Financial Management, Courts & Justice, Public Safety, Appraisal & Tax.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

TrustArc: What does TrustArc have that OneTrust does not?

Nymity Research, a maintained regulatory intelligence library acquired in 2019, and the TRUSTe third-party certification and seal programme.

Tyler Technologies: What are Tyler Technologies pricing options?

Tyler Technologies does not publish pricing on publicly accessible web pages. Pricing information must be requested directly from Tyler Technologies sales.

Source
TrustArc: How much does TrustArc cost?

Not published. Reported enterprise agreements range widely depending on modules and organisation size, and certification services are quoted on top of the platform subscription.

Tyler Technologies: Does Tyler Technologies offer a free trial?

Trial or demo availability information is not published on the main website. Contact Tyler Technologies sales to inquire about evaluation programs.

Source
TrustArc: Is TRUSTe the same company?

Yes. TrustArc is the renamed TRUSTe business and still operates the TRUSTe certification programme as a subsidiary.

TrustArc: Does it handle cookie consent for Europe?

Yes, it includes a consent manager with scanning and banner delivery, though pure-play consent vendors are cheaper if that is all you need.

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