Isomer
7.0#4 in government website buildersFree planFree planWeb
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LocalGov Drupal
7.8#1 in government website builders£9,999 one-timeFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Isomer | LocalGov Drupal |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | The product uses accessibility-focused templates and prompts editors to complete essential accessibility fields. | 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 | The Help Center is organised into 37 migration articles, 44 Isomer Next guide articles and 10 new-feature articles. | Documentation covers installation, configuration, theming, content types, developer workflows, hosting, security, testing and contribution. |
| Integrations | Classic Isomer supports whitelisted embeds including VICA, YouTube, Vimeo, FormSG, Data.gov.sg graphs and CheckFirst. | Drupal REST and JSON:API plus its module ecosystem can connect forms, payments, CRM, case-management, identity, mapping and directory systems. |
| Licence | The repository uses the MIT License, subject to Singapore-law and arbitration terms and exclusions for government or third-party assets. | The distribution is released under the GNU General Public License version 2.0. |
| Maker founded | LinkedIn lists Open Government Products as founded in 2018. | Open Digital Cooperative was founded in January 2023 to operate, develop and financially sustain LocalGov Drupal. |
| Maker size | LinkedIn lists Open Government Products as having 51–200 employees and headquarters in Singapore. | LinkedIn lists LocalGov Drupal as a nonprofit with 2–10 employees and headquarters all around the UK. |
| Publishing | Pages remain drafts until explicitly published, and published changes normally appear on the live site in about 10 minutes. | Publishing features include flexible page components, patterns, styles, callouts, workflows, revisions, service contacts and shareable preview links. |
| Purpose | Isomer is a free website builder for government agencies to create and launch static websites without coding expertise. | LocalGov Drupal is an open source publishing platform built and maintained by councils and suppliers for local government. |
Isomer plans
- IsomerFree
LocalGov Drupal plans
- LocalGov Drupal CMSFree
- LocalGov Drupal flying solo£9,999, paid once
- Council subscription—
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.
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.