Council Platform
6.6#6 in government website buildersFrom £200 a monthWeb
VisitCouncil Platform vs GovCMS
What both publish
| Fact | Council Platform | GovCMS |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | The maker describes sites as accessible from the outset and provides free accessibility scans to subscribers. | The official site states GovCMS meets WCAG 2.0 Level AA. |
| Integrations | The procurement document lists Bartec, ModernGov, Elgin Roadworks, Council Advertising Network, Microsoft Azure Chatbots, Google Analytics, SiteImprove and ReciteMe integrations. | GovCMS’s Digital Experience Platform program lists Rules as Code, content personalisation, analytics, digital asset management, and site optimisation services accessible through its Drupal Services Panel. |
| Praise: support | A Wrexham Council testimonial says Zodiac Media was responsive, provided strong support and delivered an intranet quickly. | Salsa Digital reports 24/7 platform support and automated Behat regression testing as benefits of the managed service. |
Council Platform plans
- Up to 5000 monthly page views£200 a month
- 5001 to 15000 monthly page views£400 a month
- 15001 to 50000 monthly page views£800 a month
- 50001 to 100000 monthly page views£1,200 a month
- 100001 to 150000 monthly page views£1,650 a month
- 150001 to 300000 monthly page views£1,950 a month
GovCMS plans
- SaaS Nano$9,260 a year
- NanoA$9,260 a year
- SaaS Micro$18,520 a year
- MicroA$18,520 a year
- MiniA$37,045 a year
- SaaS Mini$37,045 a year
Pick Council Platform if…
Council Platform suits councils and other public-sector teams that need to publish and maintain local government websites. It is relevant for teams needing bilingual publishing, multi-site support, and integrated editorial tools.
Pick GovCMS if…
GovCMS is for Australian Commonwealth and State government organisations seeking a Drupal-based content and hosting service. SaaS may suit agencies wanting GovCMS to manage the application and infrastructure responsibilities listed, while PaaS leaves the Drupal application layer with the agency.