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OpenCities vs Rock Solid

OpenCities logo

OpenCities

Government

Digital Government Experience Platform

From
$500/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Rock Solid logo

Rock Solid

Government

Parks and Recreation Management

From
$350/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: OpenCities covers Website Management, Rock Solid covers Program Registration.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which OpenCities and Rock Solid actually diverge.

Attributes where OpenCities and Rock Solid differ
AttributeOpenCitiesRock Solid
Starting price$500/month$350/month
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20082001

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Government).

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 Rock Solid

  • Program Registration
  • Facility Scheduling
  • Membership Management
  • Payment Processing
  • Reporting & Analytics
  • Payment Gateways
  • QuickBooks
  • Marketing Tools

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

Rock Solid

  • 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

Rock Solid

Nothing recorded yet. See the Rock Solid review.

Pricing, plan by plan

OpenCities

$500/month
  • Government Platform$500/month
    • Website CMS
    • Digital Forms
    • Accessibility

Rock Solid

$350/month
  • Recreation Management$350/month
    • Program Registration
    • Facility Scheduling
    • Payment Processing

Which should you pick?

Choose OpenCities if

  • You need website management.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want digital forms.
OpenCities review

Choose Rock Solid if

  • You need program registration.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want facility scheduling.
Rock Solid review

Questions people ask

Is OpenCities or Rock Solid better?
Neither clearly leads. OpenCities starts at $500/month and Rock Solid at $350/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, OpenCities or Rock Solid?
OpenCities starts at $500/month and Rock Solid at $350/month.
Does OpenCities or Rock Solid run on more platforms?
OpenCities runs on Web, Mobile. Rock Solid 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 Rock Solid cannot?
OpenCities covers Website Management, Digital Forms, Search Optimization, Accessibility Compliance. Rock Solid covers Program Registration, Facility Scheduling, Membership Management, Payment Processing. 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.

Source
OpenCities: 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.

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OpenCities: 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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