Contensis for Councils vs OpenCities
Contensis for Councils
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OpenCities
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| Figure | Contensis for Councils | OpenCities |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £920/mo | $458.33/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Spec score · Government Website Builders | 8.0 (#10) | 8.0 (#12) |
| Accessibility | The council starter site is built using GDS principles and WCAG 2.2 to support accessible content. | The platform is tested with automated and specialist manual checks and is stated to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA. |
| Hosting | The service is described as a UK-based SaaS and hosting platform that is ISO 27001 certified, scalable and secure. | Customer order terms describe managed Azure Government cloud hosting, ongoing security updates and a 99.9% uptime SLA. |
| Purpose | Contensis for Councils is a local government CMS with built-in templates, content models and components for creating modern, accessible websites. | OpenCities helps local governments provide digital interactions through modern websites and website tools. |
| Resident self-service | Its GDS task-based templates are designed to help residents find and complete tasks, and decision trees can help them resolve issues independently. | Website tools and templates are designed to help residents find information on their first visit and support digital self-service. |
Plans
Contensis for Councils
- Starter£920 a month
- Plus£1,640 a month
- Enterprise£3,250 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
Contensis for Councils
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OpenCities
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