LocalGov Drupal
7.8#1 in government website builders£9,999 one-timeFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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Loop Municipal Websites
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| Fact | LocalGov Drupal | Loop Municipal Websites |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | The CMS content and functionality are designed to meet or exceed WCAG 2.1 AA, with the administration interface also targeted at that level. | Loop says it builds websites to WCAG Level AA and trains editors on maintaining accessible content. |
| Audience | The platform is designed for local councils across the UK and Ireland. | The company says it serves over 90 municipalities across North America. |
| Integrations | Drupal REST and JSON:API plus its module ecosystem can connect forms, payments, CRM, case-management, identity, mapping and directory systems. | Loop lets administrators schedule and share website content directly to social media platforms. |
| Licence | The distribution is released under the GNU General Public License version 2.0. | The reviewed official and directory pages do not state an open-source licence or provide source-code distribution terms. |
| Purpose | LocalGov Drupal is an open source publishing platform built and maintained by councils and suppliers for local government. | Loop builds websites and apps for municipalities, with a focus on small and medium-sized communities. |
LocalGov Drupal plans
- LocalGov Drupal CMSFree
- LocalGov Drupal flying solo£9,999, paid once
- Council subscription—
Loop Municipal Websites plans
- Custom municipal website/app quotePriced on request
- Scalable annual pricing plans—
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.
Pick Loop Municipal Websites if…
Loop suits municipalities seeking a managed website and resident app, particularly small and medium-sized communities. It offers template-based and custom design paths, with content shared across the site and app.