Plans starting as low as $99/mo | Get Started Today! | (314) 301-8990

MUNIBIT VS. COMPETITORS

How Munibit Compares to Custom Developers & Other Website Platforms

Trusted by hundreds of municipalities and counties, serving millions of residents across the United States

WHY MUNIBIT

Simpler. More affordable.
Built for local governments.

Choosing a website provider is a big decision, especially for local governments with limited time, staff, and technical resources. Your website needs to be easy for residents to use, simple for staff to manage, and built with accessibility, transparency, and long-term support in mind.

Munibit was built specifically for cities, towns, villages, boroughs, townships, counties, and special districts that need a modern website without a complicated process. We combine the platform, website build, hosting, basic migration, training, and ongoing support into one managed service, so your team doesn’t have to piece together separate vendors, plugins, hosting, or technical tools.

With Munibit, your website is built, managed, and supported in one place.

One Platform, Everything Included

Launch in Weeks, Not Months

Dedicated US-Based Support

ADA Accessibility Support, Built In

HOW WE COMPARE

How Munibit Compares

Here is how Munibit stacks up against custom developers and other website platforms on what actually matters to small municipal staff.

Munibit Typical Programs Custom Developers
Setup FeeNone$1,500 to $5,000+$3,000 to $20,000+
Long-Term ContractNoOften 3 to 5 yearsVaries
All Tools IncludedEverything (except text messages)Add-ons cost extraRarely
ADA Support (incl. forms & docs)SupportedPartial or extra costUsually not
Launch Timeline3 to 4 months6 months+3 to 12 months
Dedicated US-Based SupportIncludedTicket queueEnds at launch
AI Tools Built InYes, includedRarelyCustom cost extra
.gov Domain HelpIncludedRarely offeredRarely offered
Non-Technical FriendlyDesigned for itVariesRarely
Month-to-Month BillingYesRareN/A
Setup Fee
Munibit
Typical
Custom Dev
None
$1,500 to $5,000+
$3,000 to $20,000+
Long-Term Contract
Munibit
Typical
Custom Dev
No
Often 3 to 5 years
Varies
All Tools Included
Munibit
Typical
Custom Dev
Yes, everything
Add-ons cost extra
Rarely
ADA Accessibility (incl. forms & docs)
Munibit
Typical
Custom Dev
Supported
Partial or extra
Usually not
Launch Timeline
Munibit
Typical
Custom Dev
3 to 4 months
6 months+
3 to 12 months
Dedicated US-Based Support
Munibit
Typical
Custom Dev
Included
Ticket queue
Ends at launch
AI Tools Built In
Munibit
Typical
Custom Dev
Yes, included
Rarely
Custom cost extra
.gov Domain Help
Munibit
Typical
Custom Dev
Included
Rarely offered
Rarely offered
Non-Technical Friendly
Munibit
Typical
Custom Dev
Designed for it
Varies
Rarely
Month-to-Month Billing
Munibit
Typical
Custom Dev
Yes
Rare
N/A

WHO IT’S FOR

Built for small local governments

Many website providers serve local governments, but not all are built around the needs of smaller communities.

Small local governments often have limited staff, limited time, and limited technical resources. A clerk, administrator, manager, or department head may be responsible for keeping the website updated on top of everything else they already do.

Munibit is built for that reality. We make it easier to manage pages, documents, agendas, minutes, notices, forms, alerts, calendars, and contact information without needing a developer or IT department.

**Optional add-on service: text message notifications ($250/yr for up to 2,500 texts) Additional blocks $150/yr. Everything else below is included.

Website Design & Setup

Data Migration

Managed Hosting

.gov Domain Assistance

ADA Title II Support

AI Chatbot

Alerts & Notifications

Public & Legal Notices

Online Payment Processing

Document Library

Event & Meeting Calendars

Custom Online Forms

Staff & Dept Directories

Reservations with Payments

AI Site & Doc Search

News & Blog Posts

Ongoing Support

Unlimited Pages

Regular Backups & Security

DEDICATED SUPPORT

Support that feels personal

With many other providers, support can feel like a ticket queue. You submit a request, wait for a response, and may not always know who is handling the issue.

Munibit gives each local government one dedicated account manager for the website build, training, and ongoing support, a real person who understands your website, your goals, and your local government's needs.

WEBSITE PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

$0 Fees

Under 10,000 population

No Contracts

No long-term contracts, ever

3 Months Free

Program perk!

Starting at $99

Price based on population

Done-For-You

Setup, design, hosting, etc.

Quick Launch

Usually live within 3 months

ADA Support

Supports ADA Title II

US-Based

Built & located in St. Charles, MO

See How it Works ↓

WHY MUNIBIT

Simpler. More affordable.
Actually built for small local governments.

Munibit gives your members a complete, modern website, fast and at a price that fits a local government budgets. Other programs give your members complicated packages, hidden fees, and slow timelines.

One Price, Everything Included

No tiers to decipher, no tools that cost extra, no hosting fee tacked on at the end. One annual rate based on population. Done.

Launch in Weeks, Not Months

Most Munibit sites go live in just 12 weeks. Competitors routinely take 6 months or more. Your members get their site up and running fast.

ADA Accessibility Support, Built In

Every site is built to support WCAG 2.2 AA standards, including forms and documents, not just pages. Most competitors treat this as an add-on. Munibit builds it in from the start.

Dedicated US-Based Support

Every member gets a dedicated account manager based in St. Charles, Missouri. Real support from a real person, not a ticket queue.

All Tools Included, Built In

AI chatbot, document library, custom forms, notifications, online payments, calendars, notices, AI search, and more. No integration, no third-party tools, no extra charge.

No Long Term Contracts

Month-to-month, billed annually. If a member wants to leave, they can, no penalties, no fights. Munibit earns renewals through service, not contracts.

MUNICIPAL WEBSITE PRICING

One price. Based on population.

Transparent pricing your members can understand quickly. Find your population, see your rate. Counties and special districts? Contact us for a custom quote.

*Municipalities & Counties over 10,000 population: A one-time migration/build fee will apply.

$0 setup fee

$0 Setup fee. Nothing to pay before the site is even built.

No contracts

No long-term contracts. Month-to-month, billed annually.

3 months free

3 Months free for association members to start. A perk of the program!

Municipalities

Cities, towns, townships, villages, boroughs

Association members get 3 months free
0 to 500 $99/mo · $1,188/yr
501 to 1,000 $129/mo · $1,548/yr
1,001 to 2,000 $159/mo · $1,908/yr
2,001 to 3,000 $189/mo · $2,268/yr
3,001 to 4,000 $219/mo · $2,628/yr
4,001 to 5,000 $259/mo · $3,108/yr
5,001 to 6,000 $289/mo · $3,468/yr
6,001 to 7,000 $319/mo · $3,828/yr
7,001 to 8,000 $359/mo · $4,308/yr
8,001 to 9,000 $389/mo · $4,668/yr
9,001 to 10,000 $419/mo · $5,028/yr
10,000+ Contact for a custom quote

Counties

Small County Governments

Association members get 3 months free
0 to 5,000 $149/mo · $1,788/yr
5,001 to 10,000 $189/mo · $2,268/yr
10,001 to 15,000 $229/mo · $2,748/yr
15,001 to 20,000 $269/mo · $3,228/yr
20,000+ Contact for a custom quote
*Migration fee: For counties over 10,000 in population, a one-time migration and build fee may apply based on the size and scope of your existing website. This fee may be waived for smaller sites at our discretion.

THE PROCESS

From sign-up to live website in no time.

Getting started is designed to be simple, especially for staff who are part-time or non-technical. Munibit does the heavy lifting at every step. Websites usually launch within only 12 weeks.

Walkthrough & Sign Up
A quick and straightforward walkthrough is provided to all members. We will briefly go over our platform and learn more about your municipalities needs. Paperwork is sent after this call.

number 1

Munibit Designs the Site
The Munibit team builds the website, migrates existing content, and sets up all tools. The member does not need to do anything during this phase.

number 2

Review & Revisions
The member reviews the site and requests changes (if needed). Munibit makes them. Most sites only need one or two rounds before everyone is happy.

number 3

Launch + Training
The site goes live. Munibit provides training so staff feel confident managing it. Ongoing support is always available, at no extra cost.

number 4

ADA TITLE II ACCESSIBILITY

The ADA deadline is near. Are your members ready?

The DOJ has finalized rules requiring small local governments to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA web accessibility standards. Your members need a path forward now, and your association can point them to one.

April 26th, 2028

Federal ADA Title II deadline for local governments under 50,000.

Munibit builds its platform to support ADA Title II accessibility requirements. As with any compliance matter, municipalities should review their specific obligations with their legal counsel. Munibit does the heavy lifting. Your members bring the site into shape and keep it there.

Built to support WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards from the very first page

Accessibility support covers forms and documents, not just pages. Most competitors miss this.

No separate ADA charge, accessibility support is built in to our platform

Staff training covers how to add content in an accessible way

FROM OUR CUSTOMERS

What customers are saying.

“We love our new websites with Munibit! Beautiful, and user friendly! I have received some excellent feedback from people that have visited the site. The service and support with Munibit are fantastic as well- and all at a fraction of the competitors prices. So happy that I came across this company when I did.”

Town of Rock, WI
www.townofrockwi.gov

”Munibit is quick to respond with any questions you may have and once up and running, the site is very easily self maintained! Walton never leaves me stranded… and their team is an asset to municipalities!! With a very limited budget Munibit made it possible for us to have a website and a place our residents can go.”

Whitaker Borough, PA
www.whitaker.gov

“Our City looked at several website companies. We had a very tight budget and Munibit was so much more affordable! The personal service (real person) has been unbelievable to work with! The website not only shows off our beautiful little town, but is so easy to use. I would recommend Munibit to anyone!

City of Irvine, KY
www.irvinekentucky.gov

FOR ASSOCIATIONS

A program worth promoting.

The Munibit Website Program gives your association a high-value benefit to offer members, one that solves a real, urgent problem, with zero work for your staff.

No cost to your association.

There is no fee to participate in the Munibit Website Program. Munibit earns revenue when your members sign up. Your association benefits through member satisfaction, a stronger benefit program, and a solution to one of the most pressing issues your members face right now.

What Your Association Gets

  • Preferred provider status, Munibit is your exclusive recommended website partner

  • Co-branded program materials to promote to members

  • A dedicated Munibit contact for your team

  • Zero administrative burden, Munibit handles all member onboarding and support

  • A direct path toward ADA Title II accessibility support for your members

  • A stronger program portfolio to promote at conferences and in outreach

What Munibit Handles

  • All member onboarding from first contact to launch

  • Ongoing support, training, and account management

  • All technical work: setup, design, migration, hosting, & training

  • Accessibility support implementation across every member site

Ready to offer your members a better website?

Schedule a short demo with Munibit. No commitment, no pressure. Just a conversation about what this program looks like for your members.