Software · head to head
OpenCities vs eCode360
The short version
- Each has a real cost: OpenCities population-based pricing model limits scalability for growing municipalities; eCode360 eCode360's own vendor site now redirects to ICC Code Solutions, stating eCode360 is now part of ICC Innovation, indicating General Code has been absorbed into ICC rather than operating as an independent vendor
- They diverge on capability: OpenCities covers Website Management, eCode360 covers Online Code Publishing.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which OpenCities and eCode360 actually diverge.
| Attribute | OpenCities | eCode360 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $500/month | $175/month |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 2008 | 1960 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in OpenCities
- Website Management
- Digital Forms
- Search Optimization
- Accessibility Compliance
- Analytics
- Salesforce
- Microsoft 365
- Google Analytics
Only in eCode360
- Online Code Publishing
- Zoning Map Integration
- Advanced Search
- Code Comparison
- Mobile Responsive
- ArcGIS
- Zoning Software
- Document Systems
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
OpenCities
- Citizen Services
- Records Management
- Public Safety
- Civic Engagement
eCode360
- Citizen Services
- Records Management
- Public Safety
- Civic Engagement
Both are used for citizen services, records management, public safety, civic engagement, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
OpenCities
- Population-based pricing model limits scalability for growing municipalities
- No self-hosted or on-premises deployment option
- Limited code customization without vendor support
eCode360
- eCode360's own vendor site now redirects to ICC Code Solutions, stating eCode360 is now part of ICC Innovation, indicating General Code has been absorbed into ICC rather than operating as an independent vendor
- ICC Code Solutions' own eCode360 page lists a Professional Subscription at $195 per year in USD for read access to the eCode library, separate from the municipal codification subscriptions sold to local governments
Pricing, plan by plan
OpenCities
$500/month- Government Platform$500/month
- Website CMS
- Digital Forms
- Accessibility
eCode360
$175/month- eCode360$175/month
- Online Codes
- Zoning Integration
- Mobile Access
Which should you pick?
Choose OpenCities if
- You need website management.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want digital forms.
Choose eCode360 if
- You need online code publishing.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want zoning map integration.
Questions people ask
- Is OpenCities or eCode360 better?
- Neither clearly leads. OpenCities starts at $500/month and eCode360 at $175/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, OpenCities or eCode360?
- OpenCities starts at $500/month and eCode360 at $175/month.
- Does OpenCities or eCode360 run on more platforms?
- OpenCities runs on Web, Mobile. eCode360 runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- What is OpenCities best used for?
- OpenCities is most often used for citizen services, records management, public safety, civic engagement.
- What can OpenCities do that eCode360 cannot?
- OpenCities covers Website Management, Digital Forms, Search Optimization, Accessibility Compliance. eCode360 covers Online Code Publishing, Zoning Map Integration, Advanced Search, Code Comparison. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
OpenCities: Does OpenCities work offline?
No, OpenCities is a cloud-based SaaS platform that requires an internet connection. All editing and management is done through web browsers.
SourceOpenCities: What accessibility standards does OpenCities meet?
OpenCities is maintained to comply with WCAG AA requirements, ensuring equitable access to government services and information for all residents.
SourceOpenCities: Can I integrate OpenCities with other government systems?
Yes. OpenCities integrates with Google Analytics, govDelivery for notifications, EngagementHQ for feedback collection, Legistar for meeting management, and Active Directory for intranet workflows.
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