Kiln
8.4#3 in content management systemsFrom $4.99 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitKiln vs Pulse CMS
What both publish
| Fact | Kiln | Pulse 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. | The maker lists integrations and compatibility including GitHub, MailChimp, Stripe, YouTube, Google Maps, Blocs, RapidWeaver, and MarsEdit. |
| 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 presents Pulse as a tool for designers and developers building websites for clients, including sites that clients can edit. |
| Support | Self-hosted plans include community support on GitHub, while Fully managed includes priority support. | The support page links to documentation, bug reporting, community forums, and private messages. |
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
Pulse CMS plans
- Pulse CoreFree
- Premium$297 a year
- EnterprisePriced 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 Pulse CMS if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.