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ShotSpotter
Gunshot Detection Technology
As of 30 August 2026, ShotSpotter starts at $5000/month. ShotSpotter by SoundThinking provides acoustic gunshot detection technology that alerts law enforcement to gunfire in real-time. Softwr lists it under Government. ShotSpotter is made by SoundThinking, launched in 1996, available on Web, iOS, Android.
Overview
What ShotSpotter does
ShotSpotter by SoundThinking provides acoustic gunshot detection technology that alerts law enforcement to gunfire in real-time. The system uses sensors to detect, locate, and alert police to shooting incidents, reducing response times and increasing evidence collection.
What people use it for
- Gunshot detection and location alerting for police departments
- Directing patrol response to outdoor firearm discharges
- Building incident data for law enforcement analysis
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Where it falls short
Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about ShotSpotter.
- ShotSpotter now trades as SoundThinking and shotspotter.com redirects to soundthinking.com
- No pricing is published; the site routes to contact and demo requests with no published rate, minimum or cost driver
- The service depends on an acoustic sensor array installed across a defined coverage area rather than being software alone
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Pricing
What ShotSpotter costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Detection Service
$5,000 /mo
- Gunshot Detection
- Real-time Alerts
- Forensic Reports
Capabilities
Features
Gunshot Detection
Location Triangulation
Real-time Alerts
Forensic Analysis
Historical Data
CAD Systems
Integration with CAD Systems
911 Centers
Integration with 911 Centers
Camera Systems
Integration with Camera Systems
Web support
Available on web
Ios support
Available on ios
Android support
Available on android
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Questions people ask
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Does SoundThinking publish ShotSpotter pricing?
No. SoundThinking does not disclose ShotSpotter pricing on their website. Interested municipalities and organizations must request a consultation, contact the sales team, or book a demo.
SourceHow do I get a ShotSpotter quote?
SoundThinking directs prospects to book a demo, contact them directly, or request a consultation through their website. No self-serve pricing, calculator, or trial is available.
SourceWho is ShotSpotter for?
ShotSpotter is a gunshot detection system designed for law enforcement and municipalities to improve public safety response.
SourceBehind it
Who makes ShotSpotter
- Company
- SoundThinking
- Based in
- Fremont, California
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