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Jadu Central vs Loop Municipal Websites

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.

Jadu Central

Paid APILinuxSelf-hosted+2

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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Choose Loop if your municipality wants a coordinated website and resident app with shared content, municipal service modules and included support. Its focus on small and medium-sized communities may suit local administrations planning a new or migrated site. Ask for a quote to determine whether its annual plan fits your needs.

Visit Loop Municipal Websites

The facts

	Jadu Central	Loop Municipal Websites
Free plan	No	Not published
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows	Android, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	2
Maker	Jadu Central	Not published
Website	jadu.net	looponline.co
On government website builders	#12 of 33	#16 of 33

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.

Loop Municipal Websites: what it does well

Website and app content are managed through Loop CMS.
Residents can receive push notifications and report problems in the app.
Website modules cover payments, council meetings and waste collection.
Municipalities can choose templates or custom design.
Training and ongoing direct support are included at no extra cost.

What to know first

Pricing is annual and requires a quote through a demo.
Custom design projects typically take three to four months.
Applicant tracking is an optional add-on.

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