ExpressionEngine
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VisitExpressionEngine vs Kiln
What both publish
| Fact | ExpressionEngine | Kiln |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Support plans provide guaranteed first responses ranging from one business day to two business hours, depending on plan. | Self-hosted plans include community support on GitHub, while Fully managed includes priority support. |
ExpressionEngine plans
- CoreFree
- Pro$249, paid once
- Pro Renewal Subscription$49 a year
- Pro Renewal$59, paid once
- Additional MSM Site$49, paid once
- MSM Pro Renewal Subscription$39 a year
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 ExpressionEngine if…
ExpressionEngine suits site owners and teams that need a flexible CMS with editorial workflows, multilingual content, and custom content types. Its single-installation multi-site support may suit those managing several sites.
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.