OpenCities vs Public Platform
OpenCities
granicus.com.auPublic Platform
publicplatform.comSide by side
| Figure | OpenCities | Public Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $458.33/mo | £200/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 18 |
| Spec score · Government Website Builders | 8.0 (#12) | 8.3 (#6) |
| Accessibility | The platform is tested with automated and specialist manual checks and is stated to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA. | The maker says sites comply with the September 2020 Public Sector Bodies Accessibility Regulations and are scanned through Publica11y. |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include govDelivery, EngagementHQ, US-only Legistar, Eventbrite, ATDW, Spydus, document-management systems and identity connectors. | Listed integrations include Bartec, ModernGov, Elgin Roadworks, Council Advertising Network, Microsoft Azure Chatbots, Google Analytics, Siteimprove and Recite Me. |
| Purpose | OpenCities helps local governments provide digital interactions through modern websites and website tools. | Public Platform is an online service for running public sector websites. |
| Search | It includes a government-focused search engine intended to translate complex government terminology into useful results. | Global search uses the Solr enterprise search engine and supports suggestions and matched-term highlighting. |
| Security | Granicus says security experts and security measures guide platform development and support customers to protect data. | The service includes two-factor authentication, password-complexity rules, automatic logout, security updates and a 99.9% uptime SLA. |
| Support | OpenCities support is provided through a help centre, tickets and email [email protected]. | Support is offered by email or online ticketing, with stated response targets of two hours for critical issues and four hours for major issues; phone support is listed as 24/7. |
| What it does | OpenCities is a government website and content-management platform for resident information, services, forms and digital interactions. | Public Platform is a cloud service for creating and operating public-sector websites with managed content. |
Plans
OpenCities
- OpenCities Intranet$5,500 a year
- OpenCities SaaS License$8,000 a year
- Enhanced Web Package$20,000, paid once
- OpenCitiesPriced on request
Public Platform
- Up to 5000 monthly page views£200 a month
- Up to 5,000 page views£200 a month
- 5001 to 15000 monthly page views£400 a month
- 5,001 to 15,000 page views£400 a month
- 15001 to 50000 monthly page views£800 a month
- 15,001 to 50,000 page views£800 a month
- 50001 to 100000 monthly page views£1,200 a month
- 50,001 to 100,000 page views£1,200 a month
- 100001 to 150000 monthly page views£1,650 a month
- 100,001 to 150,000 page views£1,650 a month
In their own words
OpenCities
OpenCities has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Public Platform
Public Platform has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.