Bang the Tablevs
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Community Engagement Platform
As of 30 August 2026, Bang the Table starts at $600/month. Bang the Table (now Granicus EngagementHQ) provides community engagement software that helps governments gather input from residents on planning decisions, poli. Softwr lists it under Government. Bang the Table is made by Granicus, launched in 2007, available on Web, iOS, Android.
Overview
Bang the Table (now Granicus EngagementHQ) provides community engagement software that helps governments gather input from residents on planning decisions, policy changes, and community projects. The platform includes surveys, forums, mapping tools, and participation analytics.
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Pricing
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EngagementHQ
$600 /mo
Capabilities
Online Surveys
Discussion Forums
Interactive Mapping
Story Telling
Participation Analytics
ArcGIS
Integration with ArcGIS
Google Maps
Integration with Google Maps
Social Media
Integration with Social Media
Web support
Available on web
Ios support
Available on ios
Android support
Available on android
Answered, with sources
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Granicus offers Service Cloud for frictionless service delivery, Engagement Cloud for growing and activating audiences, Operations Cloud for automating workflows and reducing costs, and Government Experience Agent for 24/7 self-service with digital agents.
SourceGranicus serves local government, state government, education, elected officials, federal government, and special districts. It helps organizations deliver better citizen experiences and improve government efficiency.
SourceYes, Granicus AI Hub provides secure, ethical AI solutions built exclusively for the public sector to transform services without compromising public trust.
SourceBehind it
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Resident sentiment analysis combining organic social listening with representative surveys
Statewide e-procurement systems and supplier networks for large public agencies
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Per year by department annual revenue