CMS Max vs OpenCities
CMS Max
cmsmax.com
OpenCities
granicus.com.auSide by side
| Figure | CMS Max | OpenCities |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $40/mo | $458.33/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Spec score · Government Website Builders | 8.2 (#7) | 8.0 (#12) |
| Integrations | The integrations directory lists services including Clover, Google Analytics, HubSpot, Mailchimp, QuickBooks Online, TaxJar, Zapier, and POS systems. | Listed integrations include govDelivery, EngagementHQ, US-only Legistar, Eventbrite, ATDW, Spydus, document-management systems and identity connectors. |
| Security | The pricing page lists SSL certificates with Lite and SOC 2 Type 1 compliance and advanced DDoS protection with Pro. | Granicus says security experts and security measures guide platform development and support customers to protect data. |
| Support | Ultimate includes one hour of dedicated support, while Enterprise includes a dedicated account manager and white-glove onboarding. | OpenCities support is provided through a help centre, tickets and email [email protected]. |
Plans
CMS Max
- CMS Max: Lite$40 a month
- CMS Max: Pro$70 a month
- CMS Max: Ultimate$150 a month
- CMS Max: Enterprise$300 a month
OpenCities
- OpenCities Intranet$5,500 a year
- OpenCities SaaS License$8,000 a year
- Enhanced Web Package$20,000, paid once
- OpenCitiesPriced on request
In their own words
CMS Max
CMS Max is a managed platform for building and operating websites and online commerce. It brings site pages and content together with product catalogs, variants, pricing, checkout, customer and order management, fulfillment, and reporting. Maxforms supports branded forms for leads, applications, registrations, payments, uploads, and internal workflows. AI-assisted workflows can help with browser titles, meta descriptions, and product discovery content. Integrations include Clover, Google Analytics, HubSpot, Mailchimp, QuickBooks Online, TaxJar, Zapier, and POS systems. Developers can use documented APIs, webhooks, plugins, Zapier, and a tenant-scoped MCP server. The platform runs on web and offers API access and document management; it does not support multiple sites. Paid plans start at $40 a month, with a 30-day trial and no free plan. Lite targets small sites with limited plugins or eCommerce needs, while Pro adds unlimited products. Ultimate includes an hour of dedicated support; Enterprise adds white-glove onboarding and a dedicated account manager.
OpenCities
OpenCities has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.