Google Sites vs OpenCms
Google Sites
sites.google.comOpenCms
opencms.orgSide by side
| Figure | Google Sites | OpenCms |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $7/mo | €416.67/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 4 |
| Spec score · Website builders | 8.3 (#36) | 9.1 (#7) |
| Editing | Sites supports drag-and-drop editing with an automatic grid layout that scales to different devices. | Editors work in a browser and can build pages with drag and drop, edit inline, or switch to a form-based editor. |
| Founded | 2008 | 2005 |
| Headquarters | Mountain View, USA | Cologne, Germany |
| Purpose | Google Sites lets users create sites for a team, project, or event without programming skills. | OpenCms is a Java and XML content management system for creating and editing websites. |
| Support | Google says it provides customer support for Sites as a core service, according to the scope of support for each app. | Premium support targets mission-critical projects, guarantees a response within the next business day, and includes core and OCEE bug fixing. |
Plans
Google Sites
- Starter$7 a month
- Google SitesFree
- Google Workspace Business Starter$7 a month
- Google Workspace Business Standard$14 a month
- Google Workspace Business Plus$22 a month
- Google Workspace EnterprisePriced on request
OpenCms
- OpenCmsFree
- OpenCms Consulting€1,000, paid once
- 10 Incident Support Package€2,500, paid once
- Premium Support Subscription€5,000 a year
In their own words
Google Sites
Google Sites is a web tool for creating sites for teams, projects, and events without programming skills. Its drag-and-drop editor uses an automatic grid that adapts to different devices, with premade and custom templates. Collaborators can edit together in real time. Pages can include Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms, Charts, YouTube videos, calendars, maps, and Drive files, or embed website sections and HTML, CSS, or JavaScript. Owners publish with a web address and choose who can view the site, including people outside an organisation. Published sites work on computers, phones, and tablets, but editing requires a computer. Google lists Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, and Safari for viewing. Hosting and custom domains are supported, while sites and embedded content count toward Drive storage. A free offering is listed; Google Workspace Business Starter costs $7 per user/month, Standard 14.00 USD, and Plus 22.00 USD.