Kiln
8.4#3 in content management systemsFrom $4.99 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
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WebsiteBaker
6.9#78 in content management systemsFree planFree planWebSelf-hostedWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Kiln | WebsiteBaker |
|---|---|---|
| Access control | Owners can invite editors, reviewers and members by Google email and restrict editors to selected pages, sections and tools. | It includes a group-based access privilege system for users and groups. |
| Editing | Editors can change text, images, documents, blocks, galleries, events, and calendar content from the site itself. | The backend includes WYSIWYG editors and file and media management. |
| 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 official add-on repository lists a CKEditor module that integrates CKEditor into WebsiteBaker. |
| License | The editor, worker and setup tooling are publicly available under the GNU AGPL-3.0 license. | WebsiteBaker is released under the GNU General Public License and is free for private and commercial use subject to stated terms. |
| Support | Self-hosted plans include community support on GitHub, while Fully managed includes priority support. | The maker directs users to its Help Project and forum for WebsiteBaker-related problems. |
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
WebsiteBaker plans
- WebsiteBakerFree
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 WebsiteBaker if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.