Kiln
8.4#3 in content management systemsFrom $4.99 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitKiln vs Perch
What both publish
| Fact | Kiln | Perch |
|---|---|---|
| Access controls | Site owners sign in with GitHub, while invited editors and members can use Google sign-in without GitHub accounts; editors can be scoped to pages or sections. | Perch supports roles and permissions for giving groups access to different CMS content. |
| Editing | Editors can change text, images, documents, blocks, galleries, events, and calendar content from the site itself. | Content editors can save drafts, preview changes, and undo edits. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Integrations | Kiln works with GitHub repositories and hosts that redeploy on push, including Cloudflare Pages, Netlify, Vercel, and GitHub Pages. | Perch templates can edit HTML, XML, JSON, or other text formats, and Perch supports front-end frameworks such as Bootstrap and Foundation. |
| 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 maker describes Perch as aimed at professional web designers, developers, freelancers, and small agencies building client projects. |
| Support | Self-hosted plans include community support on GitHub, while Fully managed includes priority support. | Support is included with a license and is provided through the Perch forum, alongside documentation and community 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
Perch plans
- Perch—
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 Perch if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.