Kiln
8.4#3 in content management systemsFrom $4.99 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitKiln vs LocomotiveCMS
LocomotiveCMS
7.1#51 in content management systemsFrom $19 a monthWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Kiln | LocomotiveCMS |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | The editor, worker and setup tooling are publicly available under the GNU AGPL-3.0 license. | The software is released under the MIT license and may be copied, modified, and resold subject to retaining copyright notices. |
| Paid from | 4.99 | 19 |
| Support | Self-hosted plans include community support on GitHub, while Fully managed includes priority support. | The homepage says the makers provide responsive support, and paid hosting plans list email, dedicated chat, or priority Skype and email support depending on tier. |
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
LocomotiveCMS plans
- Personal$19 a month
- Freelancer$39 a month
- Agency$79 a month
- Enterprise$199 a month
- White LabelPriced on request
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 LocomotiveCMS if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.