ConfigCat
ConfigCat: Broad feature flag coverage with a useful free tier and clear growth paths. Ranked #2 of 27 in Feature Flag Software by our editors (9.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for teams wanting broad, affordable flag management.
At a glance
- Editor score9.2 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forTeams wanting broad, affordable flag management
- Free planYes
- Paid from$110/mo
- Percentage rolloutsYes
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
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
Our verdict on ConfigCat
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 changes. SDKs download and cache configuration locally, then evaluate flags using configured rules. That makes it suitable for browser, backend, mobile, and game-development projects, as well as teams that need controlled releases across multiple environments.
Pricing follows five monthly USD plans. Forever Free costs $0 per month and includes 10 feature flags, 2 environments, 2 products, and 5 million config JSON downloads per month. Pro costs $110 per month for 100 flags, 3 environments, 3 products, and 25 million downloads. Smart costs $325 per month with unlimited flags and environments, 10 products, and 250 million downloads. Enterprise costs $900 per month, adds custom agreements, 50 environments per product, and 1 billion downloads. Dedicated costs $4,500 per month and includes hosted or on-premise deployment, 50 environments per product, and 6 billion or more downloads.
Platform coverage is a major part of ConfigCat’s appeal. SDKs are available for .NET, Android Java, C++, Dart/Flutter, Elixir, Go, Java, JavaScript, Kotlin Multiplatform, PHP, Python, React, Ruby, Rust, Swift for iOS, and Unreal Engine. Integrations include GitHub, GitLab, Jira, Slack, Datadog, Terraform, Amplitude, Mixpanel, and others. The public management API and webhooks extend that ecosystem, while local caching supports application-side evaluation. Choose ConfigCat if your team wants broad SDK coverage, gradual releases, and a free entry point. Consider alternatives if you need an open-source product or deployment options at a lower plan level.
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ConfigCat pricing
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ConfigCat fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $110/mo |
| 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 |
| Targeting rules | Yes |
| Percentage rollouts | Yes |
| User segments | Yes |
| Environments | 3 |
| Audit log | Yes |
| Approval workflows | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Compliance & security | GDPR, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 19 integrations: Amplitude, Datadog, Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Twilio Segment, Jira Cloud … See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | configcat.com |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
ConfigCat integrations
ConfigCat lists 19 integrations on its own site.
- Amplitude
- Datadog
- Google Analytics
- Mixpanel
- Twilio Segment
- Jira Cloud
- monday.com
- Trello
- Slack
- Bitbucket
- Bitrise
- CircleCI
- GitHub Actions
- Terraform
- JetBrains
- Visual Studio Code
- Zapier
- Zoho Flow
- Webhooks
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Alternatives to ConfigCat
- FlagsmithA flexible flag platform for teams that need hosted or self-hosted deployment.9.4
- SplitA strong fit for teams that want feature flags and experimentation in one platform.9.0
- Optimizely Feature ManagementA flexible feature flag platform with free rollouts and analytics integrations.8.9
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