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Socrata
Open Data Platform for Government
As of 30 August 2026, Socrata starts at $500/month. Socrata by Tyler Technologies is the leading open data platform that helps governments publish, manage, and share public data. Softwr lists it under Government. Socrata is made by Tyler Technologies, launched in 1966, available on Web.
Overview
What Socrata does
Socrata by Tyler Technologies is the leading open data platform that helps governments publish, manage, and share public data. The platform enables agencies to create data portals, build visualizations, and promote transparency through accessible open data initiatives.
What people use it for
- Citizen Services
- Records Management
- Public Safety
- Civic Engagement
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Pricing
What Socrata costs
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Open Data
$500 /mo
- Data Portal
- Visualizations
- API Access
Capabilities
Features
Data Publishing
Visualization Tools
API Access
Data Catalog
Performance Analytics
Tableau
Integration with Tableau
Power BI
Integration with Power BI
ArcGIS
Integration with ArcGIS
Web support
Available on web
Behind it
Who makes Socrata
- Company
- Tyler Technologies
- Based in
- Plano, Texas
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