Pricing / Comparisons
CivicPorch vs CivicPlus Agenda & Meeting Management (CivicClerk)
CivicPlus Agenda & Meeting Management (CivicClerk) (CivicPlus) costs $23,614 year one, $16,904 year two, +5%/yr (La Palma, CA, pop. ~16k). CivicPorch is $10 per board per month, or $100 per board per year by invoice.
| CivicPorch | CivicPlus Agenda & Meeting Management (CivicClerk) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $10/board/month; $100/board/year | $23,614 year one, $16,904 year two, +5%/yr (La Palma, CA, pop. ~16k) |
| Typical year for a small town | $300 (3 boards) | $16,904 |
| AI minutes from a recording | Yes — drafts with motions and votes, reviewed and approved by the clerk | AI editing assistant (Jan 2026); transcription billed separately |
| Agenda builder and certificate of posting | Included | Varies by plan |
| Public meeting pages, RSS, calendar, embed | Included | Varies by plan |
| Setup fee / contract / annual increase | None / none / none | See source |
| Notes | Video stays on your own YouTube channel. | Automatic 5% annual escalator. |
Source for CivicPlus Agenda & Meeting Management (CivicClerk): https://www.lapalmaca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/12914/Item-10_-Agenda-Management-Software, checked 2026-09-25. Prices change; if this is out of date, email us and we'll correct it.
When CivicPlus Agenda & Meeting Management (CivicClerk) might be the better fit
Larger cities with a full-time clerk's office, legislative workflows (item routing, approvals between departments) or a need for vendor-managed video production are well served by established enterprise systems. CivicPorch is built for the other end: small towns, townships, districts and boards whose clerk needs agendas posted, minutes done and records public — without a five-figure contract.
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