Start free. Add what you need.
Federal data for your community, free forever. Add modules à la carte as your team grows — no bundles, no seat tiers, no surprises.
Free plan
Everything you need to explore your community's federal data — available the moment you sign up.
What's included:
- Home dashboard for your community
- Discover — federal data reports across 8 domains from 6 sources (Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, CDC, EPA, FEMA)
- Interactive charts, tables, and trend analysis
- Data export (CSV, JSON)
- Unlimited view-only seats
- 5 editor seats included
Add modules à la carte
Pay only for what you use. Every module includes unlimited view-only seats and the same 5 editor seats.
Learn
Go beyond the raw public data.
- Advanced reports and the cross-domain analytics engine
- Data explorer — scatter plots and trend correlation
- Curated analytics cards for your community
- Relevant external research alongside your data
- Saved insights library linked to your plan
Plan
Turn data into a strategic plan.
- Strategic priorities, SMART goals, and project tracking
- Automatic progress rollups and deadline monitoring
- Budget management with categories, line items, and amendments
- Public plan sharing — Vision, Progress, Performance, Priorities
- Custom branding and QR codes
Engage
Hear from your community.
- Community engagement surveys with analytics
- Response moderation and sentiment breakdowns
- Engagement sessions and feedback collection
- Public-facing engagement pages
Seats
Unlimited
View-only seats, on every plan including free. Share reports with your whole organization at no cost.
5 included
Editor seats — anyone who creates or changes content — included with every plan.
$50 / editor / month
Additional editor seats on a paid plan. Changes take effect at your next renewal.
Need a custom arrangement?
We work with local governments of all sizes to create tailored solutions that meet specific needs and budget constraints.
- Personalized onboarding services
- Custom payment schedules
- Flexible pricing arrangements
- Government purchase order support
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The Home dashboard and Discover — federal data reports across 8 domains for your community — are free with no credit card required and no time limit. You only pay when you add a module.
View-only seats are unlimited on every plan, including the free plan — share reports with your whole organization at no cost. Every plan includes 5 editor seats (anyone who can create or change content). On a paid plan, additional editor seats are $50/month each and take effect on your next renewal.
Yes. Add a module any time from your dashboard — you'll be charged a prorated amount for the rest of the billing period. Remove a module and the credit applies to your next invoice.
We accept all major credit cards, ACH transfers, and can work with purchase orders from government entities. We also offer flexible payment terms to accommodate government budgeting cycles.
No. There is no setup fee, and the free plan is available immediately after you sign up.
Yes. You can cancel a paid module at any time and keep using it until the end of your current billing period; no refund is issued for fees already paid. Your account stays active on the free plan, so you keep the Home dashboard and Discover.
Yes. We understand that every municipality is different. If you have unique requirements or budget constraints, contact our sales team to discuss a custom pricing arrangement tailored to your situation.
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