Kiln
8.4#3 in content management systemsFrom $4.99 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitKiln vs OpenCms
What both publish
| Fact | Kiln | OpenCms |
|---|---|---|
| Editing | Editors can change text, images, documents, blocks, galleries, events, and calendar content from the site itself. | Editors work in a browser and can build pages with drag and drop, edit inline, or switch to a form-based editor. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Self-hosted plans include community support on GitHub, while Fully managed includes priority support. | Premium support targets mission-critical projects, guarantees a response within the next business day, and includes core and OCEE bug fixing. |
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
OpenCms plans
- OpenCmsFree
- OpenCms Consulting€1,000, paid once
- 10 Incident Support Package€2,500, paid once
- Premium Support Subscription€5,000 a year
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 OpenCms if…
OpenCms may suit organizations managing large internet or intranet projects, especially those with many sites and centralized user administration. It is intended for teams comfortable operating self-hosted software and choosing among paid support options.