Kiln
8.4#3 in content management systemsFrom $4.99 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitKiln vs Outstatic
What both publish
| Fact | Kiln | Outstatic |
|---|---|---|
| Content storage | Site files and their complete version history remain in the customer’s GitHub repository rather than a Kiln database. | Outstatic stores content in the connected GitHub repository, without requiring a database or server to set up. |
| Integrations | Kiln works with GitHub repositories and hosts that redeploy on push, including Cloudflare Pages, Netlify, Vercel, and GitHub Pages. | Outstatic documents GitHub authentication through OAuth applications or GitHub Apps, and PRO adds Google login and email sign-in. |
| Support | Self-hosted plans include community support on GitHub, while Fully managed includes priority support. | The license page says sponsors receive dedicated support channels. |
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
Outstatic plans
- Free foreverFree
- Outstatic PRO$9.99 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 Outstatic if…
Outstatic suits site owners and teams whose content is stored in GitHub and who want a Markdown or MDX editing interface. It offers a self-hosted free plan and a hosted PRO option, with data-fetching functions limited to Next.js projects.