GovCMS
7.1#2 in government website buildersWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitGovCMS vs Isomer
What both publish
| Fact | GovCMS | Isomer |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | The official site states GovCMS meets WCAG 2.0 Level AA. | The product uses accessibility-focused templates and prompts editors to complete essential accessibility fields. |
| Founded | 2015 | 2018 |
| 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. | Classic Isomer supports whitelisted embeds including VICA, YouTube, Vimeo, FormSG, Data.gov.sg graphs and CheckFirst. |
| Licence | GovCMS is released under the GNU General Public License version 2.0. | The repository uses the MIT License, subject to Singapore-law and arbitration terms and exclusions for government or third-party assets. |
| Scale | The GovCMS home page currently reports 398 live websites, 16 sites in development and 127 organisations signed up. | The official product report says more than 700 government websites use Isomer and reports 100% uptime for hosted sites. |
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
Isomer plans
- IsomerFree
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.
Pick Isomer if…
Isomer suits Singapore government agencies and public healthcare institutions that need to publish static websites without coding. It is a fit for teams that want an approval workflow and centrally managed hosting, maintenance, and security.