Catalis Assessment E-file vs Orbis Property Tax Management

Catalis Assessment E-file is a cloud-based platform for counties and government jurisdictions handling Tangible Personal Property filings. Guided workflows can automate depreciation and pre-populate asset data. Filers can enter information manually or upload Excel or CSV templates, and prior-year data can carry forward for updating. The system can connect to AP5 or another CAMA system, or operate on its own. Assessors can manage reconciliation, penalties, exemptions, corrections, and extension requests in the platform. Compliance dashboards monitor filing activity and patterns in real time, while annual updates are intended to keep the system aligned with changing regulations. The application is SaaS-native and browser-based, described as responsive, mobile-friendly, and usable from any device or browser; it does not require on-premises infrastructure. The product page also lists filer management and dedicated help desk support. Catalis’s Trust Center provides security documentation and lists SOC 2 Type II among its reports. The platform is web-based, and pricing is available on request.

Orbis Property Tax Management is a web-based service for organizations managing taxes across large land holdings, parcels, and multiple jurisdictions. Orbis configures a portal using historical property and parcel data. Clients send received tax bills to Orbis for uploading, processing, analysis, and comparison, which can flag fee discrepancies. The workflow notifies accounts payable departments of check requests; Orbis says payments are processed accurately and on time. The Property Tax Viewer provides access to parcel data, tax bills, and reports, while a dashboard displays activity, KPIs, and county tax information. Orbis also offers outsourced tracking, reporting, and reconciliation, and automates labor-intensive manual work. Data backups and recovery cover essential documents and support continuity. Orbis describes the platform as secure and cloud-based. The product page does not name a specific integration; Orbis’s cloud services page says it can integrate Esri ArcGIS solutions into a business strategy. Orbis was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The service is paid, with pricing on request; prospective customers can request more information or book a consultation.