Kiln
8.4#3 in content management systemsFrom $4.99 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitKiln vs Winter CMS
Winter CMS
6.7#102 in content management systemsFree planFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Kiln | Winter CMS |
|---|---|---|
| Access control | Owners can invite editors, reviewers and members by Google email and restrict editors to selected pages, sections and tools. | Administrators can control user access with permissions, groups, and roles. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Self-hosted plans include community support on GitHub, while Fully managed includes priority support. | The project directs users to GitHub Discussions for help, GitHub issues for bugs, Discord for community chat, and offers a paid-support contact option. |
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
Winter CMS plans
- Winter CMSFree
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 Winter CMS if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.