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Town Web vs TownWebsite
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 AndroidiPhoneWeb
Town Web brings municipal publishing, resident notices, and service tools together with hosting and support. The quoted price depends on municipality and features, so account for the build fee and any optional add-ons.
Visit Town Web Paid Web
TownWebsite combines a managed municipal site with optional modules for public information, permits and newsletters. Check setup costs and module counts alongside the monthly or annual plan price.
Visit TownWebsiteThe facts
| Town Web | TownWebsite | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Starter (annual billing): $1,069 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | townweb.com | townwebsite.com |
| On government website builders | #23 of 33 | #27 of 33 |
Town Web: what it does well
- Content tools cover agendas, minutes, permits, and more.
- Residents can receive email or text notifications.
- Existing website content and files are included in migration.
- Website pricing includes support, training, and an account manager.
- Multilingual publishing and multi-site support are listed.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- Pricing starts at $99/mo; a one-time build fee applies.
- Optional Facebook posting may incur an additional charge.
TownWebsite: what it does well
- Includes hosting, SSL, updates, monitoring and backups
- Permit forms support uploads and staff status tracking
- Plans offer different included module counts
- Month-to-month billing and cancellation at any time are listed
What to know first
- No free plan is listed
- Basic site setup starts at $1,500
- Content may be permanently deleted after the export period
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