TicketPilot vs GetDismissed
TicketPilot and GetDismissed both help you fight a ticket on paper, but they differ in price and reach. GetDismissed specializes in California Trial by Written Declaration packets, while TicketPilot is a free app that reads your ticket and drafts a response.
| TicketPilot | GetDismissed | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free iOS app. | Around $99 per ticket, with an optional subscription around $69 per year. |
| Coverage | US parking and traffic tickets generally. | California only. |
| How it works | Snap a photo, get an assessment, and draft a contest letter you review and send yourself. | Generates a sign-and-mail-it-yourself defense, focused on California Trial by Written Declaration. |
| AI ticket reading | Yes — AI extracts the fields from your citation photo. | Form-driven document generation rather than AI photo extraction. |
| Drafts your defense | Yes — a contest letter you review and submit. | Yes — a ready-to-mail Trial by Written Declaration packet for California. |
| Lawyer option | Can refer you to a lawyer for serious cases. | Focused on self-mail document generation, not lawyer referral. |
| Best for | Drivers anywhere in the US who want a free way to read and respond to a ticket. | California drivers who specifically want a polished mail-in written declaration packet. |
The verdict
GetDismissed does one thing well: for California drivers, it produces a sign-and-mail Trial by Written Declaration packet, which is a real strength if you want that specific, California-tailored mail-in defense. Its tradeoffs are that it is California-only and charges around $99 per ticket. TicketPilot is free and works for US tickets generally, reading your citation by photo and drafting a letter you review and send, with a lawyer referral for serious cases. If you are in California and want a focused written-declaration packet, GetDismissed is worth a look; if you want a free, broader starting point, TicketPilot is the easier first step.
Frequently asked questions
Is GetDismissed available outside California?
No. GetDismissed focuses on California, particularly the Trial by Written Declaration process. TicketPilot helps with US parking and traffic tickets more generally.
How much does each cost?
TicketPilot is free. GetDismissed charges around $99 per ticket, with an optional subscription of about $69 per year.
Do either of these guarantee my ticket is dismissed?
No tool can guarantee an outcome. Both provide self-help documents, and the decision rests with the court. TicketPilot is an information tool, not legal advice, and can refer you to a lawyer for serious cases.
Got a ticket right now?
Snap a photo and TicketPilot reads it instantly — then tells you whether to contest, pay, or get legal help, and drafts your letter.
Download on the App StoreFree · iPhone