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CivicPlus Utility Billing vs PublicInput

Both stand on public sector software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

CivicPlus Utility Billing

Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+3

CivicPlus Utility Billing connects billing, resident account access, and field service activity in one cloud-based system. Prospective customers need to request a custom estimate, as no price is listed.

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PublicInput

Paid Web

PublicInput combines community engagement channels with tools for planning and documenting public meetings. Its plans require a pricing request, and the unified phone-in speaker queue has a stated 250-person limit.

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The facts

	CivicPlus Utility Billing	PublicInput
Free plan	No	No
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows	Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	2	6
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	civicplus.com	publicinput.com
On public sector software	#2 of 18	#6 of 18

CivicPlus Utility Billing: what it does well

Supports water, sewer, sanitation, and electric utilities.
Residents can review balances and submit service requests.
Completed field work updates billing records in real time.
Connects with supported ERP, GIS, and metering systems.
Customer onboarding, training, and ongoing support are included.

What to know first

Pricing is available only by request.
Supported integrations are specified, not universal.
The product is designed for local governments.

PublicInput: what it does well

Residents can participate through multiple channels
Meeting workflows include agendas and audit trails
Includes AI comment analysis and live polling
Customizable permissions are listed

What to know first

No free plan
Pricing is available on request
Speaker queue supports up to 250 phone-in speakers

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