Council Platform
6.6#6 in government website buildersFrom £200 a monthWeb
VisitCouncil Platform vs Single Digital Presence
Single Digital Presence
7.1#3 in government website buildersFree planFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Council Platform | Single Digital Presence |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | The maker describes sites as accessible from the outset and provides free accessibility scans to subscribers. | Ripple components are designed for accessibility and are being updated toward the latest WCAG Level AA standards, although implementation choices still affect compliance. |
| Design system | The front end is based on the GOV.UK Design System and can be customised. | Ripple is SDP’s front-end design system supplying shared styles, components and patterns. |
| Forms | Editors can create custom multi-step WYSIWYG forms and surveys using the GDS visual style. | SDP includes forms for collecting data. |
| Integrations | The procurement document lists Bartec, ModernGov, Elgin Roadworks, Council Advertising Network, Microsoft Azure Chatbots, Google Analytics, SiteImprove and ReciteMe integrations. | Salsa documents integrations with CKAN, Campaign Monitor, Mailchimp, Salesforce, Oracle, PayPal, Stripe, LDAP, Active Directory, Facebook and Twitter. |
| Purpose | Council Platform is an online service for running local government CMS websites. | SDP is a secure, scalable web publishing platform for consolidating, managing and developing Victorian Government websites. |
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
Single Digital Presence plans
- Create a new section on vic.gov.auFree
- Independent website or building a componentPriced on request
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 Single Digital Presence if…
SDP is intended for Victorian Government teams publishing and managing websites. The vic.gov.au option is described as suitable for most government content, while custom sites may suit organizations with specific needs or mature digital service capabilities.