Kiln
8.4#3 in content management systemsFrom $4.99 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitKiln vs Kirby
What both publish
| Fact | Kiln | Kirby |
|---|---|---|
| Editing | Editors can change text, images, documents, blocks, galleries, events, and calendar content from the site itself. | The Kirby Panel is a web interface for managing a site and can be customized for different project needs. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Integrations | Kiln works with GitHub repositories and hosts that redeploy on push, including Cloudflare Pages, Netlify, Vercel, and GitHub Pages. | Kirby's plugin directory lists integrations including Nuxt KQL, Plausible Analytics, Mastodon, and email services. |
| Support | Self-hosted plans include community support on GitHub, while Fully managed includes priority support. | Kirby provides a support forum and Discord chat for its community. |
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
Kirby plans
- Kirby Basic€99, paid once
- Kirby Enterprise€349, paid once
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.
Pick Kirby if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.