Isomer
7.0#4 in government website buildersFree planFree planWeb
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OpenCities
6.6#9 in government website buildersFrom $5,500 a yearWebAPI
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| Fact | Isomer | OpenCities |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | The product uses accessibility-focused templates and prompts editors to complete essential accessibility fields. | The platform is tested with automated and specialist manual checks and is stated to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA. |
| Hosting | The Isomer team provides website hosting, maintenance and support for hosted sites. | Customer order terms describe managed Azure Government cloud hosting, ongoing security updates and a 99.9% uptime SLA. |
| Integrations | Classic Isomer supports whitelisted embeds including VICA, YouTube, Vimeo, FormSG, Data.gov.sg graphs and CheckFirst. | Listed integrations include govDelivery, EngagementHQ, US-only Legistar, Eventbrite, ATDW, Spydus, document-management systems and identity connectors. |
| Licence | The repository uses the MIT License, subject to Singapore-law and arbitration terms and exclusions for government or third-party assets. | Customer terms say OpenCities retains SaaS intellectual property and grant customers no intellectual-property licence to the SaaS components or documentation. |
| Publishing workflow | Studio supports review requests, approvals, and publishing approved changes. | Organisation-wide publishing supports departmental content curation, approvals and consistent branding. |
| Purpose | Isomer is a free website builder for government agencies to create and launch static websites without coding expertise. | OpenCities helps local governments provide digital interactions through modern websites and website tools. |
Isomer plans
- IsomerFree
OpenCities plans
- OpenCities Intranet$5,500 a year
- OpenCities SaaS License$8,000 a year
- Enhanced Web Package$20,000, paid once
- OpenCitiesPriced on request
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 OpenCities if…
OpenCities suits local governments that need departmental publishing controls, resident self-service, and ways to assess website use. It may also suit organisations needing multilingual publishing, document management, or multiple sites.