OpenCities
6.6#9 in government website buildersFrom $5,500 a yearWebAPI
VisitOpenCities vs Single Digital Presence
Single Digital Presence
7.1#3 in government website buildersFree planFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | OpenCities | Single Digital Presence |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | The platform is tested with automated and specialist manual checks and is stated to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA. | Ripple components are designed for accessibility and are being updated toward the latest WCAG Level AA standards, although implementation choices still affect compliance. |
| Hosting | Customer order terms describe managed Azure Government cloud hosting, ongoing security updates and a 99.9% uptime SLA. | Fully hosted websites are offered as a chargeable service, with management possible by SDP, the agency or a vendor. |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include govDelivery, EngagementHQ, US-only Legistar, Eventbrite, ATDW, Spydus, document-management systems and identity connectors. | Salsa documents integrations with CKAN, Campaign Monitor, Mailchimp, Salesforce, Oracle, PayPal, Stripe, LDAP, Active Directory, Facebook and Twitter. |
| Purpose | OpenCities helps local governments provide digital interactions through modern websites and website tools. | SDP is a secure, scalable web publishing platform for consolidating, managing and developing Victorian Government websites. |
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
Single Digital Presence plans
- Create a new section on vic.gov.auFree
- Independent website or building a componentPriced on request
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.
Pick Single Digital Presence if…
SDP is intended for Victorian Government teams publishing and managing websites. The vic.gov.au option is described as suitable for most government content, while custom sites may suit organizations with specific needs or mature digital service capabilities.