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Jadu Central
by Jadu Central
What Jadu Central is
Jadu Central is a low-code platform for managing websites and online forms, aimed at Local Government and Higher Education. Users can build forms with branching and automation rules without technical skills, and publish separate microsites, called Galaxies, through the platform. End users can use MyAccount pages to follow progress updates and access personalised content. Jadu Central Gateway is an intranet for large organisations to provide teams, employees, and partners access to information, documents, and forms. Integrations include Google Maps, reCAPTCHA, LDAP/Active Directory, Mailchimp, Office 365 calendars, Esri mapping, and SAML identity providers; payment adapters include GOV.UK Pay, WorldPay, TouchNet, SecurePay, and Barclaycard SmartPay. Jadu says its templates meet WCAG 2.2 AA and work on any device. It documents controls including trusted IP restrictions, login rate limits, and session expiry, and says sensitive data is encrypted and passwords are hashed using BCrypt with a salt. Central is described as a cloud solution hosted on Amazon Web Services, with installation documentation for Linux and Windows Server. Pricing is available by request.
Who it suits
It is intended for Local Government and Higher Education organisations managing websites and forms. Large organisations needing microsites, intranet access, and online account pages may also find its scope relevant.
What it does well
- Build forms with branching and automation rules.
- Supports separate microsites called Galaxies.
- Templates are stated to meet WCAG 2.2 AA.
- Includes MyAccount pages for progress updates.
- Lists multiple payment adapters.
What to know first
- No free plan.
- Pricing is available by request.
- Installation documentation varies by Central version.
- Customers need project or Support access to installers and patches.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jadu Central | Pricing available by request; Jadu offers demos and further information on request | On request |
As jadu.net lists them, read 29 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the Jadu Central website.
- Request pricing, a demo, or further information from Jadu.
- Contact Jadu through a project or Support for the relevant installer.
- Choose the documented cloud service or an installation platform supported for your Central version.
- Contact Support for access to patches through Deployer.
Verdict
Jadu Central brings forms, microsite publishing, and organisational intranet tools into one platform. Pricing and installation details require follow-up with Jadu.
Questions
How much does Jadu Central cost?
Pricing is available on request. Jadu offers demos and further information on request.
Is there a free plan?
No, the pricing model is paid.
Which platforms are supported?
Listed platforms include API, Linux, self-hosted, web, and Windows. Installation documentation lists Linux and Windows Server 2025 for Central 4 and above, and Windows Server 2019 for Central 3 and below.
Can Jadu Central publish multiple websites?
Yes. It supports separate microsites called Galaxies, which users can publish and manage on the platform.
What integrations and payment options are listed?
Integrations include Google Maps, LDAP/Active Directory, Mailchimp, Office 365 calendars, Esri mapping, and SAML identity providers. Payment adapters include GOV.UK Pay, WorldPay, TouchNet, SecurePay, and Barclaycard SmartPay.
Who makes Jadu Central?
The maker is Jadu Central, founded in 2001.
Facts from Jadu Central's own pages
- Accessibility
- Jadu says its site templates meet WCAG 2.2 AA and work on any device. · jadu.net, 29 Sept 2026
- Audience
- Jadu describes its technology as built specifically for Local Government and Higher Education. · jadu.net, 29 Sept 2026
- Data protection
- Jadu says appropriate sensitive data is encrypted and passwords are hashed using BCrypt with a salt. · docs.jadu.net, 29 Sept 2026
- Deployment
- Jadu says Central is a cloud solution hosted on Amazon Web Services, and its documentation also provides installation instructions for Linux and Windows Server. · docs.jadu.net, 29 Sept 2026
- Form building
- Users can build forms with branching rules and automation rules without technical skills. · jadu.net, 29 Sept 2026
- Founded
- 2001 · jadu.net, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · jadu.net, 20 Sept 2026
- Gateway
- Jadu Central Gateway is an intranet for large organisations to provide teams, employees and partners access to information, documents and forms. · jadu.net, 29 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- Listed integrations include Google Maps, Google reCAPTCHA, LDAP/Active Directory, Mailchimp, Office 365 calendars, Esri mapping, and SAML identity providers. · docs.jadu.net, 29 Sept 2026
- Multi-site publishing
- Central supports separate microsites called Galaxies that users can publish and manage on the platform. · jadu.net, 29 Sept 2026
- MyAccount
- End users can use a secure MyAccount page to see progress updates and access personalised content. · jadu.net, 29 Sept 2026
- Payments
- Payment adapters listed include GOV.UK Pay, WorldPay, TouchNet, SecurePay and Barclaycard SmartPay. · docs.jadu.net, 29 Sept 2026
- Purpose
- Jadu Central is a low-code platform for managing websites and online forms. · jadu.net, 29 Sept 2026
- Security controls
- Central documents trusted IP restrictions, concurrent-login prevention, rate-limited login with reCAPTCHA, password expiry and session expiry controls. · docs.jadu.net, 29 Sept 2026
- Support and installation
- Jadu says it provides the relevant installer through a project or Support and directs customers to Support for access to patches through Deployer. · docs.jadu.net, 29 Sept 2026
- Supported installation platforms
- The installation documentation lists Linux and Windows Server 2025 for Central 4 and above, and Windows Server 2019 for Central 3 and below. · docs.jadu.net, 29 Sept 2026
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