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CMS Max vs Jadu Central
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.
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CMS Max combines content management, commerce operations, forms, integrations, and developer tools in a managed service. Its paid tiers scale from smaller websites to enterprise needs, with support and onboarding increasing at higher plans.
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Jadu Central brings forms, microsite publishing, and organisational intranet tools into one platform. Pricing and installation details require follow-up with Jadu.
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| CMS Max | Jadu Central | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | CMS Max: Lite: $40 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Jadu Central |
| Website | cmsmax.com | jadu.net |
| On government website builders | #8 of 33 | #12 of 33 |
CMS Max: what it does well
- Website content and commerce in one platform
- Branded forms for payments, uploads, and workflows
- Documented APIs, webhooks, plugins, and MCP
- Four paid plans with a 30-day trial
- WCAG AA accessibility support
What to know first
- No free plan is listed
- Lowest plan is $40.00/month
- Higher support features require Ultimate or Enterprise
Jadu Central: 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.
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