Kiln
8.4#3 in content management systemsFrom $4.99 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitKiln vs Pages CMS
What both publish
| Fact | Kiln | Pages CMS |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Kiln works with GitHub repositories and hosts that redeploy on push, including Cloudflare Pages, Netlify, Vercel, and GitHub Pages. | Pages CMS supports GitHub repositories; its FAQ says GitLab and Bitbucket are not supported. |
| Intended users | Kiln describes itself for people who build static sites and want clients or other non-technical editors to update site content themselves. | The documentation says Pages CMS gives teams a UI to edit content and media without requiring every editor to learn Git. |
| Support | Self-hosted plans include community support on GitHub, while Fully managed includes priority support. | The maker directs users to the documentation, Discord, and GitHub issues for help. |
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
Pages CMS plans
- FreeFree
- Free and Open SourceFree
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 Pages CMS if…
Pages CMS suits teams editing static-site content in GitHub without requiring every editor to learn Git. It is also relevant to users wanting hosted, Vercel, or self-hosted deployment.