Mark43 Public Safety Platform vs First Due

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Mark43 Public Safety Platform #2 in Public Safety software —/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Mark43

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First Due #7 in Public Safety software —/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit First Due

• Mark43 Public Safety Platform fits best

  Mid-size and enterprise public-safety departments

• First Due fits best

  Fire and EMS departments with broad operations

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Side by side

Feature	Mark43 Public Safety Platform —/10 Visit ↗	First Due —/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	—	—
Ranking	#2 in Public Safety software	#7 in Public Safety software
Best for	Mid-size and enterprise public-safety departments	Fire and EMS departments with broad operations
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	—	Not published
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs, Live chat	Phone
Compliance	SOC 2	SOC 2
Integrations	150+ integrations	8 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Mark43 Public Safety Platform 4/4 · First Due 4/4
Dispatch management	✓	✓
Records management	✓	✓
Emergency call handling	✓	✓
Mobile field access	✓	✓
Specs
Deployment options	Cloud	Cloud
Our review
Pros	Combines CAD, emergency-call handling, and records management Mobile dispatch and records workflows include offline capabilities Connects to 150 integrations, including Esri ArcGIS and RapidSOS	Combines incident reporting, ePCR, CAD workflows and mobile response. Covers inspections, scheduling, personnel, assets, training and command. Connects with CAD systems and public-safety tools including Esri and Hexagon.
Cons	Pricing requires contacting sales Broad operational coverage may exceed the needs of agencies seeking one focused tool Cloud deployment may not suit agencies requiring an on-premises platform	Broad module coverage may be more than a narrowly focused agency needs. Pricing is provided through a sales conversation rather than published plans. Cloud deployment may not suit agencies requiring on-premises software.
Our verdict	Public safety departments can use Mark43 Public Safety Platform to bring dispatch, records, mobile field workflows, and analytics into one cloud-based suite. CAD supports call takers, dispatchers, and field responders with emergency-call… Read the review →	First Due brings operational tools for fire and EMS agencies into a cloud-based platform. Its scope reaches from incident documentation and electronic patient care reporting (ePCR) to prevention, scheduling, assets, training and incident… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Mark43 Public Safety Platform — where it wins

  • Combines CAD, emergency-call handling, and records management
  • Mobile dispatch and records workflows include offline capabilities
  • Connects to 150 integrations, including Esri ArcGIS and RapidSOS

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Broad operational coverage may exceed the needs of agencies seeking one focused tool
  • Cloud deployment may not suit agencies requiring an on-premises platform

• First Due — where it wins

  • Combines incident reporting, ePCR, CAD workflows and mobile response.
  • Covers inspections, scheduling, personnel, assets, training and command.
  • Connects with CAD systems and public-safety tools including Esri and Hexagon.

  Where it doesn't

  • Broad module coverage may be more than a narrowly focused agency needs.
  • Pricing is provided through a sales conversation rather than published plans.
  • Cloud deployment may not suit agencies requiring on-premises software.

• Mark43 Public Safety Platform—/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad cloud suite for agencies bringing dispatch, records, and field work together.

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• First Due—/10 · Pricing on request

  A cloud platform spanning incident response, prevention, staffing, assets and training.

  Visit First DueFull verdict →