Govstack CMS vs Isomer

Govstack CMS is a web content management system designed for public sector websites. Teams can create and edit dynamic pages in a Word-like editor, assign creators, editors and approvers in workflows, and schedule content. Page layouts, backgrounds, colors, fonts and CSS are customizable, while sections and subpages can be arranged into public navigation. Publishing tools cover news, alerts, pop-ups and real-time notifications; uploads include images, PDFs, vector files and videos. The CMS supports configurable navigation and search, multilingual publishing, document management and multiple sites. Listed widgets connect services including ACTIVENet Activities, PowerBI, SmartRecruiters listings, Trumba event feeds, Edsby News & Events and ApplyToEducation job feeds. Add-ons include Business Directory and Media Manager. A password-protected area can be used for internal or confidential information. Govstack says the service is hosted in Microsoft Azure, maintains documented security procedures and continuous vulnerability management, and has a 99.95% availability guarantee with 24/7/365 monitoring. Pricing is on request.

Isomer is a free website builder for Singapore government agencies and public healthcare institutions to create static websites without coding. Its Isomer Studio editor lets public officers build, edit, and publish pages with drag-and-drop controls. Publishing supports review requests, approvals, and release of approved changes. Agencies can select page layouts, combine components, and customize colours, logos, and favicons.

Accessibility prompts cover essential fields, while templates and components are designed to support accessible sites. SEO features include predefined headings, generated tables of contents and folder index pages, image alt text, and customizable meta descriptions. Open Government Products builds and manages Isomer. Its team handles hosting, maintenance, support, and compliance with relevant IM8 and Digital Service Standards clauses, and centrally manages security testing and audits. Isomer does not provide website design services or custom layouts. Domain costs and third-party services such as web monitoring may be extra.