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Pricing is quote-based.
Kirby CMS starts at $115 as a one-time Basic license for one installation on one domain; Enterprise costs $399 one-time on the same per-site basis. No monthly or annual subscription price is listed. Basic is for individuals and organizations under €1 million in annual revenue or funding, while Enterprise has no revenue limit. Both include all features. Local development and private test servers have no time limit, and Kirby offers an instant online demo.
01Every plan, line by line
| Plan | Billed annually | Billed monthly | Built for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | — | Quote | Individuals and organizations under €1 million |
| Enterprise | — | Quote | Organizations of any size |
Add-ons and overages
- Optional 3-year update extension: $65 for Basic; $285 for Enterprise, excl. VAT
- 5% volume discount for 5+ licenses
02What the plan grid doesn't tell you
Extra sites need licenses
Each license covers one installation on one domain. Kirby lists a 5% volume discount for purchases of 5 or more licenses.
Optional update extension
The optional 3-year update extension costs $65 for Basic or $285 for Enterprise, excluding VAT.
Basic has an eligibility cap
Basic is limited to individuals and organizations under €1 million in annual revenue or funding. Enterprise costs $399 one-time and has no revenue limit.
03Which plan should you buy?
| If you are… | Get | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals under €1 million | Basic | The plan is for individuals and organizations under the revenue or funding threshold, and includes all features. |
| Organizations above €1 million | Enterprise | Enterprise has no revenue limit and includes all features. |
| Organizations of any size | Enterprise | Choose it if you need a license without Basic’s revenue or funding ceiling. |
04Is Kirby worth the money?
Kirby’s $115 Basic license is appealing if you qualify: it includes all features and has no monthly or annual subscription listed. But it covers one installation on one domain, and Basic has a €1 million revenue or funding ceiling. Enterprise removes that ceiling for $399 one-time, but remains per site. Whether Kirby is worth the price depends on whether its file-based CMS and Panel suit your workflow; the available information does not establish how its price compares with other CMS products.
Kirby pricing FAQ
Why is a Kirby vacuum so expensive?
This page covers Kirby at getkirby.com, a content management system, not Kirby vacuums. The pricing information here lists software licenses only: Basic is $115 one-time and Enterprise is $399 one-time per site. It does not include vacuum models or explain vacuum pricing, so we can’t substantiate why a Kirby vacuum costs what it does.
Is Super Kirby Clash actually free?
The pricing information available for this page is for Kirby CMS and does not mention Super Kirby Clash. It lists a $115 one-time Basic license and a $399 one-time Enterprise license for the software. We can’t confirm whether Super Kirby Clash is free from the published information.
How much does a used Kirby vacuum cost?
The published pricing information covers Kirby CMS, not used vacuum sales. It gives no used-vacuum prices or resale ranges. For the software, the listed one-time prices are $115 for Basic and $399 for Enterprise, each for one installation on one domain.
What is the most expensive vacuum available on the market?
The published sources do not identify the most expensive vacuum or provide vacuum prices. This page covers Kirby CMS: its listed Enterprise license costs $399 one-time per site and has no revenue limit. That software price does not answer which vacuum costs the most.