Kiln
8.4#3 in content management systemsFrom $4.99 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitKiln vs MODX
What both publish
| Fact | Kiln | MODX |
|---|---|---|
| Access control | Owners can invite editors, reviewers and members by Google email and restrict editors to selected pages, sections and tools. | MODX provides attribute-based access controls for content protection and access scenarios. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Kiln works with GitHub repositories and hosts that redeploy on push, including Cloudflare Pages, Netlify, Vercel, and GitHub Pages. | MODX can integrate with services that support an API through JavaScript snippets, MODX Extras, or Zapier, whose MODX Extra provides access to over 500 applications. |
| Paid from | 4.99 | 90 |
| Security controls | The setup guide says the GitHub App can access only repositories selected during installation, and invited Google-email addresses are the only ones allowed to sign in as editors or members. | MODX Cloud applies critical security patches within 24 hours, high patches within 7 days, uses firewalls and DDoS mitigation, and isolates client environments. |
| Support | Self-hosted plans include community support on GitHub, while Fully managed includes priority support. | MODX offers free community support and commercial support from the team that created and maintains MODX CMS. |
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
MODX plans
- Pro Site Core$90 a month
- Pro Site Plus$145 a month
- Pro Site Max$225 a month
- FreeFree
- Base$36 a month
- Pro$91 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 MODX if…
MODX may suit teams building custom sites, portals, intranets, or data providers that need flexible content types and access controls. It offers both self-hosted and managed-hosting paths, with a free self-hosted plan and paid options.