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Best Citizen Engagement Software in 2026

Citizen engagement software helps organizations collect and manage public participation. This category includes tools used for participation processes and participatory budgeting.

  1. 1

    Cap Collectif

    Free plan Web
    6.3 Free plan · paid from €650/yr Visit site
  2. 2

    Balancing Act

    Free plan Web
    6.2 Free plan · pricing on request Visit site
  3. 3

    Citizen OS

    Free plan Web
    6.2 Free plan Visit site
  4. 4

    Citizens’ Engagement Platform

    Free plan Web
    6.0 Free plan Visit site
  5. 5

    Vooter

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
    5.9 Free plan · paid from €480/yr Visit site
  6. 6

    CONSUL DEMOCRACY

    Free plan Web
    5.8 Free plan Visit site
  7. 7

    Your Priorities

    Free plan Web
    5.6 Free plan · paid from $390/mo Visit site
  8. 8

    Stanford Participatory Budgeting Platform

    Free plan Web
    5.5 Free plan Visit site
  9. 9

    PublicInput

    Paid Web

    PublicInput combines community engagement channels with tools for planning and documenting public meetings.

    5.1 Pricing on request Visit site
  10. 10

    Civio Engage

    Paid Web
    4.3 Pricing on request Visit site
  11. 11

    Civocracy

    Paid Web
    4.3 Pricing on request Visit site
  12. 12

    coUrbanize

    Paid Web
    4.3 Pricing on request Visit site
  13. 13

    Delib Dialogue

    Paid Web
    4.0 Pricing on request Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Compare free plans, paid-from pricing, participation methods, supported languages, named integrations and accessibility standards. Check whether web, iOS or Android access fits your audience. If code access matters, review the licence; also check free-plan terms and whether a trial is available.

Questions

Which platforms do these tools run on?

The category includes web, iOS and Android platforms. Check the platform details for a tool before choosing.

Do tools in this category have free plans?

Free plans are listed for tools including Citizen OS, CONSUL DEMOCRACY, Cap Collectif and Vooter. Review the pricing note for current terms.

How are paid prices shown?

Pricing notes include free plans, paid-from amounts such as €480 or €650 per year, and pricing on request.

Can I compare participatory budgeting support?

Yes. Use the participatory budgeting comparison field to review what is listed for a tool.

What should I check for accessibility?

Compare the accessibility standard field with your project requirements, then confirm details with the provider.

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