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Head-to-head · Citizen Engagement Software

PublicInput vs Vooter

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score PublicInput #1 in Citizen Engagement Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 1 features Visit PublicInput
Vooter #7 in Citizen Engagement Software 7.1/10 Free plan · paid from €480/yr Free plan✓ 1 of 1 features Visit Vooter

PublicInput leads on 0 checks, Vooter on 2, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePublicInput · 8.6/10
  • Free planonly Vooter
  • Most featuresVooter · 1 of 1

PublicInput scores higher on our rubric for citizen engagement software: 8.6 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

Vooter offers free plan; PublicInput doesn't. Vooter offers participatory budgeting; PublicInput doesn't publish it.

PublicInput is the better fit for government teams needing multichannel resident engagement. Vooter is the better fit for organizations already using JVS products.

  • PublicInput fits best

    Government teams needing multichannel resident engagement

  • Vooter fits best

    Organizations already using JVS products

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Side by side

Feature PublicInput 8.6/10 Visit ↗ Vooter 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 7.1
Ranking #1 in Citizen Engagement Software #7 in Citizen Engagement Software
Best for Government teams needing multichannel resident engagement Organizations already using JVS products
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Docs Email, Phone
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features PublicInput 0/1 · Vooter 1/1
Participatory budgeting Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Participation methods Not published consultations, surveys, votes, live voting, brainstorming, idea collection, quizzes, events, participatory budgeting
Supported languages Not published Not published
Named integrations Not published Not published
Accessibility standard Not published Not_stated
Our review
Pros
  • Resident CRM unifies custom fields, participation, and community organization tracking
  • Multichannel outreach spans email, SMS, social media, phone, and in-person channels
  • Maps, dashboards, equity analysis, and AI comment tools deepen feedback analysis
  • Combines consultations, surveys, votes and live result projection
  • Supports idea collection, quizzes, events and participatory budgeting
  • Offers web, iOS and Android access with multi-group communities
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • No free plan is available
  • Support channels do not include 24/7 coverage
  • Current availability requires integration with JVS products
  • Standalone plan pricing may not apply to the current offering
  • Group-size limits vary by plan, with unlimited participants only on Max
Our verdict

PublicInput is a public-sector engagement platform from Cityzen Solutions, Inc., designed for local governments, transportation agencies, and consultants. It combines resident CRM, online surveys, interactive maps, project websites, public…

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Vooter brings consultations, surveys, votes and information campaigns together for municipalities, public bodies, associations, companies and other groups. Participation is available on web, iOS and Android, with tools for both ongoing…

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  1. PublicInputCitizen Engagement Software 8.6Pricing on request
  2. VooterCitizen Engagement Software 7.1Free plan · paid from €480/yr

Strengths and trade-offs

  • PublicInput — where it wins

    • Resident CRM unifies custom fields, participation, and community organization tracking
    • Multichannel outreach spans email, SMS, social media, phone, and in-person channels
    • Maps, dashboards, equity analysis, and AI comment tools deepen feedback analysis

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • No free plan is available
    • Support channels do not include 24/7 coverage

  • Vooter — where it wins

    • Combines consultations, surveys, votes and live result projection
    • Supports idea collection, quizzes, events and participatory budgeting
    • Offers web, iOS and Android access with multi-group communities

    Where it doesn't

    • Current availability requires integration with JVS products
    • Standalone plan pricing may not apply to the current offering
    • Group-size limits vary by plan, with unlimited participants only on Max
  • PublicInput8.6/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad government engagement suite combining resident records, outreach, meetings, mapping, and analytics.

    Visit PublicInputFull verdict →
  • Vooter7.1/10 · Free plan · paid from €480/yr

    Web and mobile participation tools, now available only integrated with JVS products.

    Visit VooterFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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