Head-to-head · Law Enforcement Software
SmartCOP vs HxGN OnCall
SmartCOP leads on 0 checks, HxGN OnCall 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 scoreSmartCOP · 9.0/10
- Most featuresHxGN OnCall · 3 of 4
SmartCOP scores higher on our rubric for law enforcement software: 9.0 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.
SmartCOP is the better fit for agencies wanting dispatch, records and corrections together. HxGN OnCall is the better fit for agencies needing CAD, RMS and citizen reporting.
- SmartCOP fits best
Agencies wanting dispatch, records and corrections together
- HxGN OnCall fits best
Agencies needing CAD, RMS and citizen reporting
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Side by side
| Feature | SmartCOP 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | HxGN OnCall 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #3 in Law Enforcement Software | #6 in Law Enforcement Software |
| Best for | Agencies wanting dispatch, records and corrections together | Agencies needing CAD, RMS and citizen reporting |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | — | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Integrations | 11 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features SmartCOP 1/4 · HxGN OnCall 3/4 | ||
| CAD dispatch | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Records management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile access | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Evidence management | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Not checked yet | Both |
| Integration options | Not checked yet | ArcGIS; Microsoft Azure; RabbitMQ |
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| Our verdict | SmartCOP brings dispatch, records management, mobile field operations and corrections into a public safety software suite for law enforcement, fire, EMS and other public agencies. It is suited to agencies that want emergency-call handling,… Read the review → |
HxGN OnCall is Hexagon's modular public safety software portfolio for law enforcement and other emergency response agencies. Its suites cover computer-aided dispatch and incident management, law enforcement records, analytics, major… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
SmartCOP — where it wins
- Combines emergency call handling, CAD, records and jail workflows
- Adds NIBRS reporting, evidence tracking and mobile field access
- Supports cloud or self-hosted deployment and public-safety integrations
Where it doesn't
- Purchase pricing is negotiated through sales
- The broad suite may exceed the needs of agencies seeking one focused tool
- Public safety workflows may require agency-specific configuration
HxGN OnCall — where it wins
- Combines CAD, records management, analytics and major incident planning
- Mobile field tools link responders with dispatch and records information
- Offers cloud or on-premises deployment and an online citizen portal
Where it doesn't
- The portfolio's modules may require separate selection and coordination
- Its listed integrations are ArcGIS, Microsoft Azure and RabbitMQ
- No public pricing is available; agencies must contact sales
- SmartCOP9.0/10 · Pricing on request
A broad public safety platform for agencies coordinating dispatch, records and jail workflows.
Visit SmartCOPFull verdict → - HxGN OnCall8.7/10 · Pricing on request
A modular public safety portfolio spanning dispatch, records, analytics and citizen reporting.
Visit HexagonFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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