Kiln
8.4#3 in content management systemsFrom $4.99 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitKiln vs PluXml
What both publish
| Fact | Kiln | PluXml |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | The editor, worker and setup tooling are publicly available under the GNU AGPL-3.0 license. | The About page says PluXml is free software built with PHP and XML and released under the GNU General Public License. |
| Support | Self-hosted plans include community support on GitHub, while Fully managed includes priority support. | The maker provides documentation and a community forum, and invites financial donations to help cover hosting and development costs. |
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
PluXml plans
- PluXmlFree
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 PluXml if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.