Kiln
8.4#3 in content management systemsFrom $4.99 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
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Thunder CMS
6.8#85 in content management systemsFree planFree planWebSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Kiln | Thunder 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 feature page describes Facebook Instant Articles and Google AMP integrations, but says neither is available for Thunder 6 yet. |
| Intended users | Kiln describes itself for people who build static sites and want clients or other non-technical editors to update site content themselves. | Thunder is designed for professional publishing, and publishers, industry partners, implementation partners, individuals, and the core team participate in its coalition. |
| Support | Self-hosted plans include community support on GitHub, while Fully managed includes priority support. | The project points users to its documentation and community channels, including Slack, 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
Thunder CMS plans
- ThunderFree
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 Thunder CMS if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.