Kiln
8.4#3 in content management systemsFrom $4.99 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitKiln vs Optimizely CMS
Optimizely CMS
6.1#150 in content management systemsWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Kiln | Optimizely CMS |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Integrations | Kiln works with GitHub repositories and hosts that redeploy on push, including Cloudflare Pages, Netlify, Vercel, and GitHub Pages. | Optimizely says CMS agents can connect to applications such as Salesforce, Figma, and Marketo, while developer materials describe integrations with CMP, Configured Commerce, ODP, and Web Experimentation. |
| Support | Self-hosted plans include community support on GitHub, while Fully managed includes priority support. | Optimizely provides direct technical support and personalized assistance, alongside developer documentation, community forums, and peer and expert chat. |
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
Optimizely CMS plans
- Agentic CMSPriced 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 Optimizely CMS if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.