Does Pulsar have California voter data like PDI?

Yes, on paid plans. Pulsar loads the California voter file and tracks ballot returns from the Secretary of State feed. PDI offers its own enhanced California file.

Is Pulsar cheaper than PDI?

PDI does not publish prices; it quotes mostly by the number of voters in your district. Pulsar publishes its plans, and voter data comes with the paid plans, from $249/month, so the honest answer is to get a PDI quote and compare.

Can I canvass offline with Pulsar?

Not yet. Pulsar's canvassing is rolling out on the web first, then a mobile app. PDI's app works without a connection.

Pulsar vs PDI

PDI is California's long-established voter data and campaign software provider, priced by the number of voters in your district. Pulsar also covers California voter data and ballot returns, and adds planning, email and fundraising tools on published plans.

PDI describes itself as California's leader in voter data and software tools for progressive campaigns and organizations. It offers an enhanced California voter file, targeting, canvassing with an offline mobile app, phone banking, texting and email.

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