Automad
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VisitAutomad vs Kiln
What both publish
| Fact | Automad | Kiln |
|---|---|---|
| Editing | Its browser-based dashboard supports settings, image uploads, theme installation and blog editing, and it includes block editing and in-page editing. | Editors can change text, images, documents, blocks, galleries, events, and calendar content from the site itself. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Users can ask questions or request features through community discussions, report bugs on GitHub, or contact the maker by email; the maker says email replies may not be immediate. | Self-hosted plans include community support on GitHub, while Fully managed includes priority support. |
Automad plans
- AutomadFree
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 Automad 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.