DNN
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VisitDNN vs Kiln
What both publish
| Fact | DNN | Kiln |
|---|---|---|
| Editing | Content editors can use inline WYSIWYG editing, drafts, approvals, version history, multilingual localization, and media management. | Editors can change text, images, documents, blocks, galleries, events, and calendar content from the site itself. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The features page names Google Analytics and Azure as default connectors and says Marketo, HubSpot, and SharePoint can be connected. | Kiln works with GitHub repositories and hosts that redeploy on push, including Cloudflare Pages, Netlify, Vercel, and GitHub Pages. |
| Support | The community site offers forums for community support and provides documentation, forums, and events for contributors and users. | Self-hosted plans include community support on GitHub, while Fully managed includes priority support. |
DNN plans
- DNN PlatformFree
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 DNN 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.