Kiln
8.4#3 in content management systemsFrom $4.99 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitKiln vs Microweber
Microweber
7.9#14 in content management systemsFrom $60 a yearWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Kiln | Microweber |
|---|---|---|
| Editing | Editors can change text, images, documents, blocks, galleries, events, and calendar content from the site itself. | The platform provides real-time visual editing, inline content editing and drag-and-drop layout building. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Integrations | Kiln works with GitHub repositories and hosts that redeploy on push, including Cloudflare Pages, Netlify, Vercel, and GitHub Pages. | Microweber supports payment integrations including Stripe and PayPal, and its features page lists Facebook and Instagram catalog connections. |
| Paid from | 4.99 | 10 |
| Support | Self-hosted plans include community support on GitHub, while Fully managed includes priority support. | Support is organized through a ticket system; web studios can receive direct Skype support and Enterprise customers can receive Jira support. |
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
Microweber plans
- Personal$100 a year
- Freelancer$240 a year
- Agency$480 a year
- Business$720 a year
- Free trialFree
- Personal$10 a month
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 Microweber if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.