Feature flag tools are essential for managing feature releases in software development, allowing teams to enable or disable features without deploying new code. Here we selected some of the most popular feature flag tools available, reviewing their key features and pricing.
Here are their websites so you can check them all:
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LaunchDarkly
Probably the leading premium tool for feature management, allowing easy creation, management, and organization of feature flags.
- Key Features:
- Prerequisites for creating feature flag hierarchies.
- Multiple integration options including API and SDK support.
- Scheduling capabilities for feature rollouts.
Pricing: Competitive pricing with an interesting free tier (1 seat, unlimited projects, with a given amount of tokens, called contexts).
Flagsmith
An open-source solution for managing feature flags across web, mobile, and server-side applications.
- Key Features:
- Supports real-time configuration changes.
- Also supports cross-platform remote configuration.
- Local evaluation and scheduling options.
Pricing: Free tier available (including 50k requests) with paid plans for additional features.
GrowthBook
A richer open-source platform that combines feature flagging with experimentation and analysis.
- Key Features:
- Advanced user targeting and experimentation capabilities.
- Supports a wide range of SDKs for both client-side and server-side applications.
Pricing: Free to self-host; paid plans available for cloud hosting.
Flipt
An open-source feature flag tool that allows you to store flags in Git, eliminating the need for a database.
- Key Features:
- Supports percentage rollouts and user segmentation.
- Easy integration with existing workflows through Git.
Pricing: Free tier for individual usage, scaling based on the number of users and environments.
Split
A cost-effective solution that connects feature flags with engineering and customer data to monitor performance.
- Key Features:
- Percentage rollouts to measure impact effectively.
- Alerts for feature performance issues.
Pricing: Starts from 10 seats for free and you can ask for a quote if exceeding the free tier limits.
Optimizely
Mostly an experimentation platform that includes feature flag management capabilities.
- Key Features:
- Random and targeted rollouts to segmented user bases.
- Intuitive dashboard for managing features and experiments.
Pricing: Custom quotes available; pricing not publicly disclosed.
Comparison Table
These tools provide various functionalities tailored to different project needs, ensuring that teams can manage their feature flags and boost their process.
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