The Real-Time Utility
Operations Platform

CIS & Billing

From meter reads to customer payments — manage every part of your utility in one connected, cloud-native system.

99.99% uptime
25+ years
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The Problem

Disconnected Systems Are
Slowing You Down

Most utilities run on a patchwork of legacy tools — one for billing, another for payments, another for field ops. Data doesn't sync. Updates are delayed. Customers wait on hold. Your team wastes time toggling between systems instead of serving the community.

Delayed Data

Batch processes and overnight syncs mean your team is always working with stale information.

Payment Friction

Disconnected payment systems create reconciliation headaches and slow down collections.

Manual Workarounds

Staff spend hours re-keying data between systems, exporting spreadsheets, and fixing errors.

Poor Customer Experience

Long hold times, no self-service, and CSRs juggling multiple screens to answer simple questions.

The Solution

One Platform.
Real-Time Everything.

Starnik replaces your disconnected tools with a single, cloud-native platform where billing, payments, meter data, field service, and customer communication all run in real time — from one login.

Starnik AI

Customer service AI. Built into Starnik.

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  • Customer service AI.
  • Built in. Not bolted on.
  • Sounds human. Not a menu.
  • Warm transfers with full context.
  • Common questions handled.
  • Better service. Lower costs.
  • Today is just the start.

StarnikPay

Real-time utility payments. Instantly reflected across the entire system.

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  • PCI DSS Level 1 certified
  • Real-time balance updates across every module
  • Omnichannel: Web, Mobile, IVR, Text2Pay, CSR-assisted
  • Instant refunds and reversals
  • Tokenized card-on-file for autopay
  • Built-in reconciliation and reporting
  • Field technicians see payments instantly
Field service technicians using mobile app at meter station

SMRT Mobile

SMRT Mobile

Field service on any device. Work orders, GPS, meter reads, photos — all in one app.

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Cloud CIS

The first cloud-native utility billing platform. Every module integrated, zero hardware.

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  • Full CIS billing: residential, commercial, multifamily
  • Sub-metered and RUBS allocation billing
  • Rate schedules: tiered, seasonal, time-of-use
  • Integrated customer portal and e-billing
  • Meter data management with AMI integration
  • Business intelligence and custom reporting
  • SSO and MFA for secure team access
  • 99.99% uptime SLA on enterprise cloud

Why Starnik

Why Utilities & Utility Billing Companies Choose Us

We didn't bolt cloud onto legacy software. Starnik was purpose-built for how modern utilities actually operate — real-time, connected, and always available. Starnik excels where billing requirements are most complex.

Real-Time Architecture

Every transaction, meter read, and payment updates the entire system instantly. No batch jobs. No overnight syncs.

True Cloud-Native

Built for the cloud from day one — not a hosted legacy app. Automatic updates, zero hardware, login from anywhere.

AI-First

Customer service AI built into Starnik — not a bolted-on chatbot. Native to the platform, in real time.

Built by Utility Experts

25+ years in the industry. Our team knows rate structures, regulatory requirements, and field operations inside out.

Enterprise-Grade Security

PCI DSS Level 1 certified. Bank-grade encryption. SSO, MFA, and role-based access for every user.

Immensely Configurable

Flexible rate schedules, workflows, and reports — adapts to your unique requirements without expensive consultants.

How It Works

From Meter to Cash — In One System

Step 1

Data Capture

AMI/AMR meter reads flow in automatically

Step 2

Billing Engine

Any rate structure, any service type

Step 3

Payments

Real-time across every channel

Step 4

Customer Comms

AI, portal, IVR, and CSR tools

Step 5

Reporting

Dashboards and compliance reports

Results

Better Outcomes for
Your Business Using Automations

Faster Revenue Cycles

Real-time billing and payments accelerate collections and reduce days-to-cash.

Lower Operational Costs

Eliminate redundant systems, manual processes, and expensive integrations.

Higher Customer Satisfaction

Self-service, AI support, and omnichannel payments make every interaction effortless.

Fewer Errors & Write-Offs

Automated meter reads, real-time validation, and unified data reduce billing mistakes.

Scalable Without Adding Headcount

Grow your customer base without proportionally growing your team.

Faster Time to Value

Cloud deployment means you're live in weeks — not months or years.

Customer Stories

Starnik team was knowledgeable, helpful, and efficient every step of the way, making the entire experience stress-free and enjoyable.

Haley B.

Roman Forest Consolidated M.U.D.

The implementation team was absolutely phenomenal and was able to perform against a very tight deadline. We are so grateful we chose Starnik as our new billing software provider.

Liliana Montes

Sr. Management Analyst, Finance Dept., City of Vista, CA

The thing we love most about Starnik is their customer service — the team is always readily available to assist. We love the security of an enterprise-grade software that has been around for decades, and the ease of customization for each property we bill.

Brock Shannon

Meternerds

The billing process is so much more efficient that our billing manager has also been able to take on new responsibilities.

John McDonald

CEO, Integra Water

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PCI-DSS Level 1 Certified
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SOC 1 Certified
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Single Sign-On
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Full Encryption
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99.99% Uptime