Kiln
8.4#3 in content management systemsFrom $4.99 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitKiln vs Sitepins
What both publish
| Fact | Kiln | Sitepins |
|---|---|---|
| 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 product is positioned for personal-site owners, company marketing teams, agencies, freelancers, and clients editing static or vibe-coded sites. |
| Security controls | The setup guide says the GitHub App can access only repositories selected during installation, and invited Google-email addresses are the only ones allowed to sign in as editors or members. | AI API keys remain in the browser, while Git provider tokens are stored per user and can be revoked from GitHub or GitLab. |
| Support | Self-hosted plans include community support on GitHub, while Fully managed includes priority support. | Pro includes priority support, Team includes premium support on the pricing page, and Agency includes dedicated support. |
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
Sitepins plans
- Pro$10 a month
- Team$24 a month
- Agency$40 a month
- Pro$249, paid once
- Team$519, paid once
- Agency$729, paid once
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 Sitepins if…
Sitepins suits personal-site owners, marketing teams, agencies, freelancers, and clients who need to edit static or vibe-coded sites. Self-hosting may suit users who want all features without plan limits or billing.