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Head-to-head · Public Safety software

ARMS vs 10-8 Systems

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score ARMS #1 in Public Safety software 9.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Contact End2End
10-8 Systems #4 in Public Safety software 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Request a demo

ARMS leads on 0 checks, 10-8 Systems on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreARMS · 9.4/10

ARMS scores higher on our rubric for public safety software: 9.4 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

On deployment options, ARMS gives you Both where 10-8 Systems offers Cloud.

ARMS is the better fit for full-service agencies needing CAD and RMS. 10-8 Systems is the better fit for agencies coordinating dispatch across multiple services.

  • ARMS fits best

    Full-service agencies needing CAD and RMS

  • 10-8 Systems fits best

    Agencies coordinating dispatch across multiple services

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Side by side

Feature ARMS 9.4/10 Visit ↗ 10-8 Systems 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.1
Ranking #1 in Public Safety software #4 in Public Safety software
Best for Full-service agencies needing CAD and RMS Agencies coordinating dispatch across multiple services
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud
Integrations 12 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ARMS 4/4 · 10-8 Systems 4/4
Dispatch management ✓ ✓
Records management ✓ ✓
Emergency call handling ✓ ✓
Mobile field access ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment options Both Cloud
Our review
Pros
  • Combines dispatch, records, officer mobile access and evidence tracking
  • Supports cloud SaaS and self-hosted deployment options
  • Includes UCR, NIBRS, Clery and customizable statistical reports
  • Connects CAD, NG911 call handling, unit status, and records workflows
  • Shares incident and unit information across agencies via Secure Link and CADbridge
  • Open APIs connect with NG911, AVL, NCIC, state reporting, and ePCR systems
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting the company
  • Capabilities and deployment options may vary by module
  • Broad suite may exceed the needs of agencies seeking a single-purpose tool
  • Pricing requires contacting sales and requesting a demo
  • Cloud deployment is the only listed deployment option
  • The feature set centers on public safety dispatch and records workflows
Our verdict

ARMS brings dispatch, records management and field access together for municipal police, higher-education, healthcare, K-12 and other public safety agencies. Its computer-aided dispatch supports call initiation, unit assignment, standard…

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Dispatch centers and law enforcement, fire and rescue, and EMS organizations are the intended audience for 10-8 Systems. The cloud-native platform brings incident creation and computer-aided dispatch together with call handling,…

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  1. ARMSPublic Safety software 9.4Pricing on request
  2. 10-8 SystemsPublic Safety software 9.1Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ARMS — where it wins

    • Combines dispatch, records, officer mobile access and evidence tracking
    • Supports cloud SaaS and self-hosted deployment options
    • Includes UCR, NIBRS, Clery and customizable statistical reports

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting the company
    • Capabilities and deployment options may vary by module
    • Broad suite may exceed the needs of agencies seeking a single-purpose tool

  • 10-8 Systems — where it wins

    • Connects CAD, NG911 call handling, unit status, and records workflows
    • Shares incident and unit information across agencies via Secure Link and CADbridge
    • Open APIs connect with NG911, AVL, NCIC, state reporting, and ePCR systems

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales and requesting a demo
    • Cloud deployment is the only listed deployment option
    • The feature set centers on public safety dispatch and records workflows
  • ARMS9.4/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad CAD and records suite for agencies that need connected dispatch and case workflows.

    Contact End2EndFull verdict →
  • 10-8 Systems9.1/10 · Pricing on request

    Integrated CAD, call handling, field access, and records for agencies coordinating operations.

    Request a demoFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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