Council Platform
6.6#6 in government website buildersFrom £200 a monthWeb
VisitCouncil Platform vs LocalGov Drupal
LocalGov Drupal
7.8#1 in government website builders£9,999 one-timeFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Council Platform | LocalGov Drupal |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | The maker describes sites as accessible from the outset and provides free accessibility scans to subscribers. | The CMS content and functionality are designed to meet or exceed WCAG 2.1 AA, with the administration interface also targeted at that level. |
| Documentation | Documentation is described as searchable online material updated as features are created or expanded and as users provide feedback. | Documentation covers installation, configuration, theming, content types, developer workflows, hosting, security, testing and contribution. |
| Integrations | The procurement document lists Bartec, ModernGov, Elgin Roadworks, Council Advertising Network, Microsoft Azure Chatbots, Google Analytics, SiteImprove and ReciteMe integrations. | Drupal REST and JSON:API plus its module ecosystem can connect forms, payments, CRM, case-management, identity, mapping and directory systems. |
| Microsites | Plans above 100,000 monthly page views include microsites with no extra charge for the number of sites. | LocalGov Drupal Microsites lets councils run many distinct websites from one platform, and more than 50 microsites are live. |
| Purpose | Council Platform is an online service for running local government CMS websites. | LocalGov Drupal is an open source publishing platform built and maintained by councils and suppliers for local government. |
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
LocalGov Drupal plans
- LocalGov Drupal CMSFree
- LocalGov Drupal flying solo£9,999, paid once
- Council subscription—
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 LocalGov Drupal if…
LocalGov Drupal is intended for local councils in the UK and Ireland that need publishing, workflow, and multisite capabilities. It suits organizations with development resources for implementation, hosting, and maintenance.