DedeCMS
6.8#97 in content management systemsCN¥5,800 one-timeFree planWebLinuxSelf-hostedWindows
VisitDedeCMS vs Kiln
What both publish
| Fact | DedeCMS | Kiln |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Support | The authorization page says free-license users can use the help center, while official technical support can be purchased. | Self-hosted plans include community support on GitHub, while Fully managed includes priority support. |
DedeCMS plans
- Personal non-commercial authorization—
- Free licenseFree
- Commercial authorizationCN¥5,800, paid once
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 DedeCMS 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.