What is PDI Political?
PDI (Pacific Data Integrations) Political is a voter data and campaign management platform widely used by Republican campaigns and conservative organizations. PDI offers voter file access, canvassing tools, and contact management, and has strong penetration in Republican state party ecosystems, particularly in western states.
What is cicada.run?
cicada.run is a nonpartisan voter data platform that provides immediate access to geo-targeted voter contact lists for campaigns of any party. Its core differentiator is a map-based interface: draw any area, get verified voter contact data instantly. No state party coordination required, no opaque pricing.
Key differences
Partisan ecosystem
PDI is primarily oriented toward the Republican Party ecosystem. Access and pricing are often tied to state party relationships. cicada.run is explicitly nonpartisan and open to any campaign — Republican, Democratic, independent, or nonpartisan — with the same pricing for all.
Pricing
PDI does not publish pricing publicly. cicada.run publishes transparent pricing: $450/month (Legislative), $1,200/month (Congressional), and $3,500/month (Statewide). No setup fees and no hidden charges.
Geographic targeting
cicada.run's travel-time targeting — pulling all voters within a specific walk, drive, or bike time from any location — is a distinctive feature not available in PDI's platform. This enables campaigns to optimize door-knocking routes based on real travel logistics rather than just precinct boundaries.
Which is right for your campaign?
PDI is a strong choice for Republican campaigns that are deeply integrated with state party infrastructure, particularly in western states. cicada.run is a good fit for any campaign looking for transparent pricing, immediate access, and modern map-based targeting — regardless of party affiliation.