First Due charges $25,000+ per year. Guspora is free.
Same features. Better AI. Three-party trust they can’t replicate. Donated to every fire department through Guspora’s donated AHJ access model.
Module-by-Module Comparison
| Feature Area | First Due | Guspora |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Inspections | AI-powered data extraction included | |
| ITM / Contractor Submissions | Contractors submit directly into your portal | |
| Permitting | Fees go through YOUR payment processor | |
| Occupancy Management | ||
| Pre-Incident Plans | Hazmat, structural, access, utilities | |
| Hydrant Management | NFPA 291 color coding and GIS mapping | |
| NFIRS / NERIS Reporting | QA review and state submission built in | |
| Fire Investigations | Evidence chain of custody included | |
| Incident Command Board | Live timers, PAR, resource accountability | |
| Shift Scheduling | Kelly, platoon, California, Detroit, custom | |
| Personnel & Roster | ||
| Training LMS | CE credit management included | |
| Community Connect | Self-service resident portal | |
| Certification Tracking | Auto-alerts at 90/60/30 days | |
| Analytics & Dashboards | Real-time across all modules | |
| Exposure Tracking | Tied to incidents for long-term health monitoring | |
| Audit Logging | Immutable, 7-year retention |
What Guspora Has That First Due Doesn’t
Three-Party Trust
Your inspectors, the building owner, and the contractor all see the same verified record. No more conflicting paperwork or finger-pointing. First Due only connects the department side.
AI-Powered Data Extraction
Milo reads submitted documents, extracts the relevant data, and flags issues automatically. Your inspectors spend time on buildings, not on data entry.
Building Owner Portal
Property owners log in and see compliance status, deficiencies, and deadlines for their buildings. They can pay invoices and pull compliance binders without calling anyone.
Insurance & Lender Portals
Insurance companies and lenders get read-only access to verified compliance records. Reduces E&O exposure and speeds up transactions.
Contractor Business Platform
The contractors submitting to your portal can also run their entire business on Guspora — scheduling, invoicing, accounting, HR. That is what funds your free access.
Permit Fees Stay With You
Connect YOUR existing payment processor. Stripe, Square, your municipal gateway, whatever you use. The money goes directly to your account. Guspora never touches it.
SDVOSB Procurement Preference
Guspora supports fire department procurement through SDVOSB-aligned purchasing paths and direct department onboarding.
Pricing
First Due
$25,000+/yr
- •Custom quote per agency
- •Per-user fees on top
- •$5,000 – $50,000 implementation
- •Multi-year contract with annual escalators
Guspora
$0/yr
- •Donated to every fire department
- •Unlimited users, no per-seat fees
- •Professional onboarding available (paid, quoted per dept)
- •No contract. Cancel anytime. (There is nothing to cancel.)
Your department deserves better than a $25K invoice.
Schedule a demo. We will walk your team through every module and answer every question. No sales pitch. Just the platform.