GovCMS
7.1#2 in government website buildersWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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Public Platform
6.9#5 in government website buildersFrom £200 a monthWebAPI
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| Fact | GovCMS | Public Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | The official site states GovCMS meets WCAG 2.0 Level AA. | The maker says sites comply with the September 2020 Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations and are scanned through Publica11y. |
| Availability | GovCMS advertises a 99.95% uptime guarantee and 24/7 monitoring and support. | The service is fully functional from the first day of access and has no long build phase. |
| 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. | Listed integrations include Bartec, ModernGov, Elgin Roadworks, Council Advertising Network, Microsoft Azure Chatbots, Google Analytics, Siteimprove and Recite Me. |
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
Public Platform plans
- Up to 5,000 page views£200 a month
- Up to 5000 monthly page views£200 a month
- 5,001 to 15,000 page views£400 a month
- 5001 to 15000 monthly page views£400 a month
- 15001 to 50000 monthly page views£800 a month
- 15,001 to 50,000 page views£800 a month
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 Public Platform if…
Public Platform is presented for public sector organisations such as councils. It suits teams looking to publish and manage public-facing website content, including across multiple sites or in multiple languages.