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BetterConfig

Freemium#32 of 41 in Configuration Store Software

BetterConfig: A focused hosted config store for environment-scoped JSON, history, and rollback. Ranked #32 of 41 in Configuration Store Software by our editors (6.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for small teams managing hosted JSON config with audit.

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At a glance

  • Editor score
    6.2 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Small teams managing hosted JSON config with audit
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Paid from
    $15/mo
  • Deployment model
    Cloud
  • Facts checked
    23 Oct 2026

  • Where it wins

    • Publishes environment-scoped JSON through an edge-cached read API
    • Change history, audit logs, and rollback help track configuration edits
    • Scoped read-only tokens and owner, editor, and viewer roles control access

  • Where it doesn't

    • No targeting or percentage rollout controls
    • Pro and Ultra cost more with monthly billing than annual billing
    • Focused on JSON configuration rather than broader release management

Our verdict on BetterConfig

BetterConfig is a hosted remote configuration service for teams managing application settings across environments. Teams edit JSON in an in-app editor, then publish it to an edge-cached API that applications read over HTTPS with scoped, read-only tokens. It is best suited to small teams that want runtime configuration changes without redeploying an application, plus an audit trail for edits. The cloud service is available through web and API access.

Its configuration workflow centers on versioning and access control. Each environment has change history and audit records, and earlier versions can be restored through rollback. Owner, editor, and viewer roles provide team-level permissions, while read tokens can be scoped to a project or environment. JSON key/value files and Firebase Remote Config templates can be imported, and live environment configuration can be exported as JSON. Firebase Remote Config is the listed integration; teams relying on a wider integration ecosystem may find the fit narrow.

The Free plan includes the edge-cached config API, scoped API read tokens, and change history and diff. Pro is $15 per month with annual billing or $19 monthly; Ultra is $65 per month annually or $79 monthly. The published plan highlights repeat those same core capabilities across tiers, so buyers should compare plan costs against their needs rather than assume additional features from the names. BetterConfig suits teams prioritizing environment-scoped JSON, auditability, and rollback. Teams that need targeting or percentage rollouts should look elsewhere: these controls are described as coming soon, not as current functionality. Email and documentation are the listed support channels.

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BetterConfig pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 23 Oct 2026.
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BetterConfig fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid from$15/mo
Deployment modelCloud
Version historyYes
Runtime updatesYes
Rollout controlsNo
Access control levelRbac
Audit logsYes
Consistency modelNot verified
DeploymentCloud
PlatformsWeb
SupportEmail, Docs
Built forSmall business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
Integrations1 integrations: Firebase Remote Config
PricingFree plan (source)
Websitebetterconfig.dev
Facts checked23 Oct 2026

BetterConfig integrations

BetterConfig lists 1 integrations on its own site.

  • Firebase Remote Config

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