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Best Sundance RMS Alternatives in 2026

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The top Sundance RMS alternatives are ARMS, Mark43 Public Safety Platform and SmartCOP: 15 public safety software our editors would look at instead of Sundance RMS, in our ranking order.

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15 alternatives
Updated Oct 2026
Our Sundance RMS verdict

Sundance RMS: A records-focused system for agencies that need investigations and evidence tracking, not dispatch. Where it falls short: does not include dispatch management or emergency call handling..

Switching from Sundance RMS? For most public safety software buyers the best Sundance RMS alternative is ARMS, built for full-service agencies needing CAD and RMS.

Why People Look for a Sundance RMS Alternative

Does not include dispatch management or emergency call handling
Documented integrations are limited to Sundance CAD and Mobile/MDT
Pricing requires contacting sales, and there is no free plan
No dispatch management — 13 of the alternatives below have it
No emergency call handling — 11 of the alternatives below have it

Quick Picks by What You Need

Best overallARMS9.4
Full-service agencies needing CAD and RMS
Visit ARMS
Best for dispatch managementARMS9.4
Dispatch management (Sundance RMS: no)
Visit ARMS

All 15 Sundance RMS Alternatives, Ranked

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1
ARMS
Best forFull-service agencies needing CAD and RMS
- Better than Sundance RMS:
- Dispatch management
- Emergency call handling
- Editor score 9.4 vs 7.5
A broad CAD and records suite for agencies that need connected dispatch and case workflows.
- Emergency call handling
- Dispatch management
- Mobile field access
Pricing on request Our ARMS verdict → Contact End2End
9.4/10★★★★★
Contact End2End
2
Mark43 Public Safety Platform
Best forMid-size and enterprise public-safety departments
- Better than Sundance RMS:
- Dispatch management
- Emergency call handling
- Editor score 9.3 vs 7.5
A broad cloud suite for agencies bringing dispatch, records, and field work together.
- Emergency call handling
- Dispatch management
- Mobile field access
Pricing on request Our Mark43 Public Safety Platform verdict → Visit Mark43
9.3/10★★★★★
Visit Mark43
3
SmartCOP
Best forAgencies seeking an end-to-end public-safety suite
- Better than Sundance RMS:
- Dispatch management
- Emergency call handling
- Editor score 9.2 vs 7.5
An end-to-end suite for agencies coordinating dispatch, records, field work and corrections.
- Emergency call handling
- Dispatch management
- Mobile field access
Pricing on request Our SmartCOP verdict → Visit SmartCOP
9.2/10★★★★★
Visit SmartCOP
4
10-8 Systems
Best forAgencies coordinating dispatch across multiple services
- Better than Sundance RMS:
- Dispatch management
- Emergency call handling
- Editor score 9.1 vs 7.5
Integrated CAD, call handling, field access, and records for agencies coordinating operations.
- Emergency call handling
- Dispatch management
- Mobile field access
Pricing on request Our 10-8 Systems verdict → Request a demo
9.1/10★★★★★
Request a demo
5
Spillman Flex Public Safety Software Suite
Best forEstablished multi-jurisdiction public-safety teams
- Better than Sundance RMS:
- Dispatch management
- Emergency call handling
- Editor score 9.0 vs 7.5
A configurable suite for agencies coordinating dispatch, records and field work across jurisdictions.
- Emergency call handling
- Dispatch management
- Mobile field access
Pricing on request Our Spillman Flex Public Safety Software Suite verdict → Contact Motorola
9.0/10★★★★☆
Contact Motorola
6
Sun Ridge RIMS
Best forAgencies needing CAD, RMS, and mobile casework
- Better than Sundance RMS:
- Dispatch management
- Emergency call handling
- Editor score 8.9 vs 7.5
A broad CAD and RMS suite for agencies managing dispatch, records, evidence, and field reporting.
- Emergency call handling
- Dispatch management
- Mobile field access
Pricing on request Our Sun Ridge RIMS verdict → Visit Sun Ridge RIMS
8.9/10★★★★☆
Visit Sun Ridge RIMS
7
First Due
Best forFire and EMS departments with broad operations
- Better than Sundance RMS:
- Dispatch management
- Emergency call handling
- Editor score 8.8 vs 7.5
A cloud platform spanning incident response, prevention, staffing, assets and training.
- Emergency call handling
- Dispatch management
- Mobile field access
Pricing on request Our First Due verdict → Visit First Due
8.8/10★★★★☆
Visit First Due
8
Thin Line Public Safety
Best forSmall to mid-size agencies wanting one suite
- Better than Sundance RMS:
- Dispatch management
- Emergency call handling
- Editor score 8.7 vs 7.5
A cloud suite linking dispatch, records, citations, courts and jail workflows.
- Emergency call handling
- Dispatch management
- Mobile field access
Pricing on request Our Thin Line Public Safety verdict → Visit Thin Line
8.7/10★★★★☆
Visit Thin Line
9
Pulsiam SafetyNet One
Best forEmergency communication centers needing coordination
- Better than Sundance RMS:
- Dispatch management
- Emergency call handling
- Editor score 8.6 vs 7.5
A broad public-safety suite linking dispatch, field teams, records and citizen input.
- Emergency call handling
- Dispatch management
- Mobile field access
Pricing on request Our Pulsiam SafetyNet One verdict → Visit Pulsiam
8.6/10★★★★☆
Visit Pulsiam
10
Hexagon OnCall
Best forPSAPs and control rooms needing analytics
- Better than Sundance RMS:
- Dispatch management
- Emergency call handling
- Editor score 8.5 vs 7.5
A broad public safety portfolio for dispatch, records, analytics and field response.
- Emergency call handling
- Dispatch management
- Mobile field access
Pricing on request Our Hexagon OnCall verdict → Visit Hexagon
8.5/10★★★★☆
Visit Hexagon
11
Strata CAD Suite
Best forPSAPs needing modern NG9-1-1 CAD
- Better than Sundance RMS:
- Dispatch management
- Emergency call handling
- Editor score 8.4 vs 7.5
A configurable public safety CAD suite with NG9-1-1, multimedia and mobile workflows.
- Emergency call handling
- Dispatch management
- Mobile field access
Pricing on request Our Strata CAD Suite verdict → Request a demo
8.4/10★★★★☆
Request a demo
12
CMI JusticeConnect
Best forAgencies using CMI CAD and records systems
- Better than Sundance RMS:
- Dispatch management
- Editor score 8.3 vs 7.5
Cloud and mobile access to CMI dispatch and records, with field tools and reporting.
- Dispatch management
- Mobile field access
- Records management
Pricing on request Our CMI JusticeConnect verdict → Contact CMI
8.3/10★★★★☆
Contact CMI
13
PremierOne CAD
Best forLarge agencies prioritizing CAD dispatch
- Better than Sundance RMS:
- Editor score 8.2 vs 7.5
A dispatch-focused CAD system for agencies coordinating incidents, units, and field responders.

Pricing on request Our PremierOne CAD verdict → Contact Motorola
8.2/10★★★★☆
Contact Motorola
14
SmartCAD
Best forAgencies needing configurable CAD and AVL
- Better than Sundance RMS:
- Editor score 8.1 vs 7.5
A configurable CAD system with live mapping, vehicle location, response plans, and broad integrations.

Pricing on request Our SmartCAD verdict → Contact SmartCOP
8.1/10★★★★☆
Contact SmartCOP
15
Reliant CAD/RMS
Best forAgencies wanting straightforward cloud CAD/RMS
- Better than Sundance RMS:
- Dispatch management
- Editor score 7.9 vs 7.5
Configurable cloud CAD/RMS for agencies coordinating dispatch, records, and field access.
- Dispatch management
- Mobile field access
- Records management
Pricing on request Our Reliant CAD/RMS verdict → Visit Enforsys
7.9/10★★★★☆
Visit Enforsys

Sundance RMS Alternatives: Common Questions

What is the best alternative to Sundance RMS?

ARMS: #1 in our Public Safety Software ranking, with an editor score of 9.4 out of 10. A broad CAD and records suite for agencies that need connected dispatch and case workflows.

Why do people look for Sundance RMS alternatives?

Does not include dispatch management or emergency call handling; Documented integrations are limited to Sundance CAD and Mobile/MDT; Pricing requires contacting sales, and there is no free plan.

How do I switch from Sundance RMS?

Export your data from Sundance RMS (most tools have an export in their settings). Sign up for the alternative; start on its free plan or trial if it has one. Import your export and set up the integrations your team relies on. Run both side by side for a short while, then cancel Sundance RMS.

How to Switch from Sundance RMS

Export your data from Sundance RMS (most tools have an export in their settings).
Sign up for the alternative; start on its free plan or trial if it has one.
Import your export and set up the integrations your team relies on.
Run both side by side for a short while, then cancel Sundance RMS.

Sundance RMS vs Each Alternative

#	Tool	Dispatch management	Records management	Emergency call handling	Mobile field access	Score
19	Sundance RMS	No	Yes	No	Yes	7.5
1	ARMS	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	9.4
2	Mark43 Public Safety Platform	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	9.3
3	SmartCOP	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	9.2
4	10-8 Systems	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	9.1
5	Spillman Flex Public Safety Software Suite	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	9.0
6	Sun Ridge RIMS	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	8.9
7	First Due	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	8.8
8	Thin Line Public Safety	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	8.7
9	Pulsiam SafetyNet One	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	8.6
10	Hexagon OnCall	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	8.5
11	Strata CAD Suite	Yes		Yes	Yes	8.4
12	CMI JusticeConnect	Yes	Yes		Yes	8.3
13	PremierOne CAD					8.2
14	SmartCAD					8.1
15	Reliant CAD/RMS	Yes	Yes		Yes	7.9

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated 7 Oct 2026 · How we research and update