GOSS iCM
5.8#21 in government website buildersWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitGOSS iCM vs LocalGov Drupal
LocalGov Drupal
7.8#1 in government website builders£9,999 one-timeFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | GOSS iCM | LocalGov Drupal |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | GOSS says its themes are responsive and WCAG compliant. | The CMS content and functionality are designed to meet or exceed WCAG 2.1 AA, with the administration interface also targeted at that level. |
| Integrations | The Digital Platform's integration engine supports REST, SOAP, and XML APIs, direct database connections, and webhooks. | Drupal REST and JSON:API plus its module ecosystem can connect forms, payments, CRM, case-management, identity, mapping and directory systems. |
| Purpose | GOSS content management supports publishing online content and delivering responsive, accessible websites. | LocalGov Drupal is an open source publishing platform built and maintained by councils and suppliers for local government. |
GOSS iCM plans
- GOSS iCMPriced on request
LocalGov Drupal plans
- LocalGov Drupal CMSFree
- LocalGov Drupal flying solo£9,999, paid once
- Council subscription—
Pick GOSS iCM if…
GOSS iCM suits organisations managing large volumes of contributors, pages, and traffic, particularly UK public-sector organisations such as government, NHS and healthcare, and emergency services.
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.