Head-to-head · Feature Flag Software
Flagsmith vs DevCycle
Flagsmith leads on 1 check, DevCycle on 0, 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 scoreFlagsmith · 9.4/10
- Lowest starting priceFlagsmith · $40/mo
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Flagsmith
- Most featuresFlagsmith · 5 of 5
Flagsmith scores higher on our rubric for feature flag software: 9.4 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.
Flagsmith is cheaper to start at $40/user/mo against $500/user/mo.
Flagsmith is the better fit for open-source teams needing hosted or self-hosted flags. DevCycle is the better fit for teams prioritizing experimentation breadth.
- Flagsmith fits best
Open-source teams needing hosted or self-hosted flags
- DevCycle fits best
Teams prioritizing experimentation breadth
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Side by side
| Feature | Flagsmith 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | DevCycle 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #1 in Feature Flag Software | #8 in Feature Flag Software |
| Best for | Open-source teams needing hosted or self-hosted flags | Teams prioritizing experimentation breadth |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $40/mo (best) | $500/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Community, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Compliance | HIPAA, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA | SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 18 integrations | 15+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Flagsmith 5/5 · DevCycle 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, React, Next.js, Android/Kotlin, iOS/Swift, Flutter, Python, Java, .NET, Node.js, Ruby, PHP, Go, Rust, Elixir | Not checked yet |
| Environments | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Our review | ||
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| Our verdict | Flagsmith is an open-source feature flag and remote configuration platform for development teams managing web, mobile, and server-side applications. It supports user and segment targeting, percentage-based and staged rollouts, remote… Read the review → |
DevCycle is a feature flag and experimentation platform for development, product, and engineering teams. It supports web, iOS, Android, API, and server-side software, with tools for creating feature variations, targeting audiences,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Flagsmith — where it wins
- Supports targeting, staged rollouts, remote configuration, and experimentation.
- Offers hosted, private cloud, and self-hosted deployment options.
- Includes approvals, audit logs, real-time updates, and broad SDK coverage.
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan allows 50,000 requests per month and one team member.
- Scale-Up costs $250/month annually or $300/month monthly.
- Enterprise is aimed at teams with 20+ members and uses tailored hosting solutions.
DevCycle — where it wins
- Free plan includes unlimited seats, unlimited flags, and all integrations
- Supports A/B, multivariate, funnel, metrics, targeting, and rollout workflows
- Works across web, iOS, Android, APIs, and server-side applications
Where it doesn't
- Business starts at $500/month when billed annually
- Free plan is limited to 1,000 client-side MAUs
- Enterprise features require a custom plan
- Flagsmith9.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A flexible flag platform for teams that need hosted or self-hosted deployment.
Visit FlagsmithFull verdict → - DevCycle8.4/10 · Free plan
A broad experimentation platform with a free tier and a costly paid starting point.
Visit DevCycleFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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