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Catalis Websites vs OpenCities
Both stand on government website builders. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid Web
Catalis combines municipal website setup, hosting, maintenance, content tools, and transition support. Municipalities should ask about pricing and the support arrangement for their site.
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Paid APIWeb
OpenCities combines government-oriented search with content controls, analytics, and resident self-service tools. Its population-based subscription price is not published, so prospective customers need to request details.
Visit OpenCitiesThe facts
| Catalis Websites | OpenCities | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | OpenCities Intranet: $5,500 a year |
| Plans published | None | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | catalisgov.com | granicus.com.au |
| On government website builders | #18 of 33 | #22 of 33 |
Catalis Websites: what it does well
- Offers unlimited administrator accounts.
- Permissions can be controlled by website feature.
- Includes forms, calendars, alerts, and document tools.
- Helps move existing information to a new website.
- Designs follow ADA and WCAG accessibility guidelines.
What to know first
- Pricing is available only on request.
- The product is presented for municipalities.
OpenCities: what it does well
- Government-focused search simplifies official terminology.
- Departments can publish with custom approval processes.
- Homepage layouts and page themes can change without redesign.
- Supports multilingual publishing and multi-site use.
- Accessibility statement says it meets WCAG 2.1 Level AA.
What to know first
- Pricing is available on request.
- Subscription pricing is population-based.
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