CMSimple_XH
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VisitCMSimple_XH vs Kiln
What both publish
| Fact | CMSimple_XH | Kiln |
|---|---|---|
| Editing | Users can log in to edit content and create pages, and can change the site's appearance by switching templates. | Editors can change text, images, documents, blocks, galleries, events, and calendar content from the site itself. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | CMSimple_XH is free open-source software under the GPL3 license and can also be used commercially. | The editor, worker and setup tooling are publicly available under the GNU AGPL-3.0 license. |
| Support | The official site links to a forum and a wiki for users. | Self-hosted plans include community support on GitHub, while Fully managed includes priority support. |
CMSimple_XH plans
- CMSimple_XHFree
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 CMSimple_XH 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.