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OpenCities
Digital Government Experience Platform
As of 30 August 2026, OpenCities starts at $500/month. OpenCities provides digital experience platforms specifically designed for government. Softwr lists it under Government. OpenCities is launched in 2006, available on Web, iOS, Android.
Overview
What OpenCities does
OpenCities provides digital experience platforms specifically designed for government. Their solutions help cities and counties deliver modern, accessible websites and digital services that meet citizens where they are with user-centered design and compliance features.
What people use it for
- Citizen Services
- Records Management
- Public Safety
- Civic Engagement
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The honest half
Where it falls short
Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about OpenCities.
- Population-based pricing model limits scalability for growing municipalities
- No self-hosted or on-premises deployment option
- Limited code customization without vendor support
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What people choose instead of OpenCities
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- OpenCitiesvsAccela
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- OpenCitiesvsCentralSquare
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Pricing
What OpenCities costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Government Platform
$500 /mo
- Website CMS
- Digital Forms
- Accessibility
Capabilities
Features
Website Management
Digital Forms
Search Optimization
Accessibility Compliance
Analytics
Salesforce
Integration with Salesforce
Microsoft 365
Integration with Microsoft 365
Google Analytics
Integration with Google Analytics
Web support
Available on web
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
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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.
SourceWhat 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.
SourceCan 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.
SourceBehind it
Who makes OpenCities
- Company
- OpenCities
- Based in
- Brisbane, Australia
- Founders
- Alex Gelbak, Leon Gelbak
Timeline
OpenCities over time
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Where to go from OpenCities
- OpenCities alternativesEvery product people weigh against it
- OpenCities pricingPlans, floors and what the tiers exclude
- OpenCities badgesWhich rules it meets, and the figure behind each
- All Government softwareThe full category
- Best Government softwareThe shortlist, and how it was cut
Best Government software for
Compare OpenCities with
- CivicPlus
- Accela
- CentralSquare
- Granicus
- Incode
- eCode360
- Mapbox Government
- OpenGov
- Polco
- Axon Records
- CitizenLab
- ClearGov
- ShotSpotter
- Springbrook Software
- Vigilant Solutions
- Workday Government
- Zencity
- Tyler Brazos
Other Government software
Cloud ERP built only for small and mid-sized local governments and utility districts
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