Jadu Central
5.7#23 in government website buildersWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitJadu Central vs LocalGov Drupal
LocalGov Drupal
7.8#1 in government website builders£9,999 one-timeFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Jadu Central | LocalGov Drupal |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | Jadu says its site templates meet WCAG 2.2 AA and work on any device. | The CMS content and functionality are designed to meet or exceed WCAG 2.1 AA, with the administration interface also targeted at that level. |
| Audience | Jadu describes its technology as built specifically for Local Government and Higher Education. | The platform is designed for local councils across the UK and Ireland. |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include Google Maps, Google reCAPTCHA, LDAP/Active Directory, Mailchimp, Office 365 calendars, Esri mapping, and SAML identity providers. | Drupal REST and JSON:API plus its module ecosystem can connect forms, payments, CRM, case-management, identity, mapping and directory systems. |
| Purpose | Jadu Central is a low-code platform for managing websites and online forms. | LocalGov Drupal is an open source publishing platform built and maintained by councils and suppliers for local government. |
Jadu Central plans
- Jadu CentralPriced on request
LocalGov Drupal plans
- LocalGov Drupal CMSFree
- LocalGov Drupal flying solo£9,999, paid once
- Council subscription—
Pick Jadu Central if…
Jadu Central is designed for Local Government and Higher Education organizations managing websites, forms, or intranets. It may suit teams needing multiple microsites and online forms with branching rules.
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.