ApostropheCMS
7.6#23 in content management systemsFrom $39 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitApostropheCMS vs Kiln
What both publish
| Fact | ApostropheCMS | Kiln |
|---|---|---|
| Editing | Editors can create and update content directly on the rendered page using developer-defined components and guardrails. | Editors can change text, images, documents, blocks, galleries, events, and calendar content from the site itself. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The official Astro integration connects ApostropheCMS content management and visual editing to an Astro frontend, which can use frameworks such as React, Vue, Svelte, or Solid. | Kiln works with GitHub repositories and hosts that redeploy on push, including Cloudflare Pages, Netlify, Vercel, and GitHub Pages. |
| Paid from | 199 | 4.99 |
| Support | Pro includes Warranty Support with initial response targets ranging from 2 hours for urgent issues to 36 hours for low-priority issues. | Self-hosted plans include community support on GitHub, while Fully managed includes priority support. |
ApostropheCMS plans
- Apostrophe Pro$199 a month
- Apostrophe Assembly$499 a month
- Community EditionFree
- Basic Environments$39 a month
- Performance$89 a month
- Enterprise hostingPriced 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 ApostropheCMS 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.