Alchemy CMS
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VisitAlchemy CMS vs Kiln
What both publish
| Fact | Alchemy CMS | Kiln |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Intended users | Alchemy describes itself as a framework for ambitious projects and teams that need full control, with content authors working inside structures defined by editors or developers. | Kiln describes itself for people who build static sites and want clients or other non-technical editors to update site content themselves. |
| Support | The self-hosted edition lists community support, while the planned Cloud service lists first-level support. | Self-hosted plans include community support on GitHub, while Fully managed includes priority support. |
Alchemy CMS plans
- Open SourceFree
- CloudPriced on request
Kiln plans
- Open sourceFree
- Self-hostedFree
- Kiln Cloud$4.99 a month
- Fully managed$14.99 a month
- Concierge setup$399, paid once
- Concierge setup & tagging$399, paid once
Pick Alchemy CMS if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Kiln if…
Kiln suits people building static sites who want clients or other non-technical editors to update content themselves. It also fits owners who want edits retained in their own GitHub repository.