LocalGov Drupal
7.8#1 in government website builders£9,999 one-timeFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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Public Platform
6.9#5 in government website buildersFrom £200 a monthWebAPI
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| Fact | LocalGov Drupal | Public Platform |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | The maker says sites comply with the September 2020 Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations and are scanned through Publica11y. |
| Documentation | Documentation covers installation, configuration, theming, content types, developer workflows, hosting, security, testing and contribution. | The documentation system is searchable, contains illustrated step-by-step tutorials and is updated as features change. |
| Integrations | Drupal REST and JSON:API plus its module ecosystem can connect forms, payments, CRM, case-management, identity, mapping and directory systems. | Listed integrations include Bartec, ModernGov, Elgin Roadworks, Council Advertising Network, Microsoft Azure Chatbots, Google Analytics, Siteimprove and Recite Me. |
| Purpose | LocalGov Drupal is an open source publishing platform built and maintained by councils and suppliers for local government. | Public Platform is an online service for running public sector websites. |
LocalGov Drupal plans
- LocalGov Drupal CMSFree
- LocalGov Drupal flying solo£9,999, paid once
- Council subscription—
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 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 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.