About Kirby CMS
Kirby is a flexible, self-hosted CMS that adapts to your workflow. It runs on your own hosting with a one-time license and no ongoing subscriptions, while Kirby 5 adds a refreshed Panel with improved collaboration and previews. It supports headless and static site workflows and offers free licenses for development, education, and non-profits.
Key features
- Self-hosted CMS with a license-based, one-time payment
- Per-website license model; no recurring subscription
- 3 years of included feature updates; upgrade options after
- Free development/private licenses and discounts for students and nonprofits
- Supports headless backend or static site generation
- Kirby 5 introduces improved previews, changes tracking, and a modern Panel
- License management via Paddle; refunds available (14 days)
Why choose Kirby CMS?
- Total control over hosting and data with a self-hosted solution
- Transparent, non-subscription pricing and clear license terms
- Flexible for agencies, freelancers, and in-house teams
- Clear upgrade paths for major generations and affordable extension upgrades
- Educational and non-profit licenses available, plus free development licenses
Pricing
- License is a one-time payment with no subscription
- Basic license and Enterprise license options (Basic has a €1,000,000 annual revenue cap; Enterprise has no revenue limit)
- Volume discounts: 5% off 5+ licenses; 10% off 10+; 15% off 15+s
- Upgrades for three additional years: €59 (excl. VAT) for Basic; €249 (excl. VAT) for Enterprise
- Free licenses available for Development Installations and Private Installations
- Free or discounted licenses for students, selected educational projects, and non-profits
- Paddle handles payments; 14-day money-back refund policy; Prices + VAT where applicable