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Head-to-head · Feature Flag Software

ConfigCat vs GrowthBook

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score ConfigCat #2 in Feature Flag Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit ConfigCat
GrowthBook #5 in Feature Flag Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit GrowthBook

ConfigCat leads on 0 checks, GrowthBook on 1, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreConfigCat · 9.2/10
  • Lowest starting priceGrowthBook · $40/seat/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresConfigCat · 5 of 5

ConfigCat scores higher on our rubric for feature flag software: 9.2 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

GrowthBook is cheaper to start at $40/user/mo against $110/user/mo.

ConfigCat is the better fit for teams wanting broad, affordable flag management. GrowthBook is the better fit for product teams prioritizing experimentation depth.

  • ConfigCat fits best

    Teams wanting broad, affordable flag management

  • GrowthBook fits best

    Product teams prioritizing experimentation depth

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Side by side

Feature ConfigCat 9.2/10 Visit ↗ GrowthBook 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.8
Ranking #2 in Feature Flag Software #5 in Feature Flag Software
Best for Teams wanting broad, affordable flag management Product teams prioritizing experimentation depth
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $110/mo $40/seat/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile
Platforms Web, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Community, Docs Live chat, Email, Community, Docs
Compliance GDPR, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML
Integrations 19 integrations 11 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ConfigCat 5/5 · GrowthBook 0/5
Targeting rules ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Percentage rollouts ✓ (best) Not checked yet
User segments ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Audit log ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Approval workflows ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
SDK languages JavaScript, Angular, React, Node.js, Deno, Bun, Cloudflare Worker, .NET, Java, Go, PHP, Python, Android Java, iOS Swift, Dart, Flutter, Kotlin Multiplatform, Ruby, Elixir, C++, Rust, Unreal Engine Not checked yet
Environments 3 Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes 10 flags, 2 environments, and 2 products
  • Supports targeting, segments, percentage rollouts, approvals, and audit logs
  • SDKs cover web, mobile, backend, game, and multiple programming languages
  • Open-source deployment with cloud and self-hosted options
  • Deep testing coverage, including bandits and Bayesian analysis
  • Warehouse-native analysis with broad data and workflow integrations
Cons
  • Forever Free is limited to 10 feature flags and 2 environments
  • Enterprise uses custom agreements instead of a fixed listed price
  • Hosted or on-premise deployment is included in the Dedicated plan
  • Starter is limited to 3 users and 1 project
  • Enterprise capabilities use custom pricing
  • Advanced controls such as SSO and SCIM require Enterprise
Our verdict

ConfigCat is a feature flag and remote configuration service for software teams. Its dashboard manages flags, settings, environments, targeting rules, percentage-based rollouts, reusable segments, permissions, approvals, and scheduled…

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GrowthBook is an open-source experimentation and feature-management platform for product, engineering, data, and growth teams. It combines feature flags, controlled rollouts, audience targeting, product analytics, and experimentation in…

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  1. ConfigCatFeature Flag Software 9.2Free plan
  2. GrowthBookFeature Flag Software 8.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ConfigCat — where it wins

    • Free plan includes 10 flags, 2 environments, and 2 products
    • Supports targeting, segments, percentage rollouts, approvals, and audit logs
    • SDKs cover web, mobile, backend, game, and multiple programming languages

    Where it doesn't

    • Forever Free is limited to 10 feature flags and 2 environments
    • Enterprise uses custom agreements instead of a fixed listed price
    • Hosted or on-premise deployment is included in the Dedicated plan

  • GrowthBook — where it wins

    • Open-source deployment with cloud and self-hosted options
    • Deep testing coverage, including bandits and Bayesian analysis
    • Warehouse-native analysis with broad data and workflow integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter is limited to 3 users and 1 project
    • Enterprise capabilities use custom pricing
    • Advanced controls such as SSO and SCIM require Enterprise

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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