Browser-based visual content platform for static sites without code, Git, or markdown hassles
Edit your website by clicking it
Stage
MVP
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Founded
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Based in
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Pricing model
Free trial
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Pricing
Free tier with essential features; premium features planned. Free access during beta period. Free forever for basic use. Start with 5 free posts per month.
Open source: $0. Kiln Cloud: $4.99 a month per site. Kiln Cloud + hosting: $14.99 a month per site. All paid plans include 7 days free with no card required.
Key features
Real-time WYSIWYG editor with visual preview
Direct GitHub integration with OAuth authentication
Front-matter editor for metadata management
Syntax highlighting for code blocks
Image and media embedding
Mobile-friendly interface
Automatic Git commits and deployments
Supports Jekyll, Hugo, Astro, Gatsby, and Eleventy
Works with HTML pages and existing websites
Click-to-edit text on any page
Image swap and description editing
Photo galleries with full-screen viewer
Event calendar and list editor
Team member management
Draft and schedule changes
Full version history and undo
Mobile-responsive editor
Works without PHP or database
API for custom integrations
What makes it different
No setup required, works entirely in browser without installation
Seamless two-way synchronization with GitHub repositories
WYSIWYG editor combined with raw Markdown editing capability
Works with multiple static site generators in one platform
Files stay in your own GitHub repository; nothing is locked in Kiln
Open source and free to run on your own accounts
No PHP, database or plugins means no security vulnerabilities to patch
Simple exit: delete two script tags and the site keeps working
Editors sign in with Google; they don't need GitHub accounts
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