Can Pulsar replace NGP VAN?

For campaigns that do not depend on the party voter file, often yes: Pulsar covers contacts, email, field organizing, events and planning. If your state party gives you VoteBuilder and you rely on it, many campaigns keep VAN for the party file and compare the rest.

Does Pulsar have its own voter file?

Yes, in California today, with North Carolina and Ohio rolling out. NGP VAN provides VoteBuilder through state Democratic parties.

How does pricing compare?

Pulsar publishes its plans, starting at $249/month. NGP VAN pricing is quote-based and not published.

Pulsar vs NGP VAN

NGP VAN is the long-standing voter file and CRM for Democratic campaigns, with VoteBuilder access granted through state parties. Pulsar is a newer platform with published pricing, its own voter data in California, and an AI strategy engine on every plan.

NGP VAN describes itself as technology powering the Democratic and progressive movement, for campaigns, nonprofits, unions and PACs. It includes VoteBuilder, the MiniVAN canvassing app, NGP fundraising and compliance, and Mobilize for events.

Checked September 24, 2026. Every claim about NGP VAN on this page links to NGP VAN's own public pages.