ClassicPress
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VisitClassicPress vs Kiln
What both publish
| Fact | ClassicPress | Kiln |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Intended users | ClassicPress says it serves hobbyists, freelance developers, organizations, groups, and individuals who create websites. | Kiln describes itself for people who build static sites and want clients or other non-technical editors to update site content themselves. |
| License | ClassicPress is released under the GNU General Public License version 2 or later. | The editor, worker and setup tooling are publicly available under the GNU AGPL-3.0 license. |
| Support | The project provides volunteer community support through its forums and Zulip chat. | Self-hosted plans include community support on GitHub, while Fully managed includes priority support. |
ClassicPress plans
- ClassicPressFree
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 ClassicPress 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.