Top 5 feature-flags services for Flutter
Feature flags are a powerful tool in the Flutter developer’s toolkit, offering the flexibility to test and deploy new features with minimal risk. But with multiple services to choose from, finding the right fit can be challenging. This article compares the top 5 feature-flag solutions for Flutter developers, focusing on pricing, ease of use, and the features each service brings to the table.
Our top pick#1 Tggl.io
First on our list is Tggl, an excellent overall choice thanks to its simplicity and quick integration with Flutter, requiring just a single API call.
Features
For those just starting out with feature flags, Tggl’s cheapest plan offers a solid foundation with all the essential tools included. It's perfect for basic use cases, providing straightforward flag management for simple feature toggle, A/B tests, and release scheduling.
As your requirements become more complex, Tggl’s higher-tier plans offer advanced features such as in-depth analytics, flag change reviews, and server side flag evaluation, giving you more control and insights.
Ease of use
Tggl ranks first on our list largely because of its ease of use. Its interface is straightforward, and the setup process is simple, making it a practical choice for developers of all experience levels. To illustrate this, we recorded a short video showing how to enable a flag for 20% of French users. We followed the same approach for each tool in this list, allowing for a clear comparison of how easy they are to use.
As shown in the video, Tggl very straight forward. To complement this, we also gathered user ratings on ease of use and setup time. These ratings reflect actual user experiences and offer additional context on how Tggl performs.
- Setup time: 4.8/5
- Ease of use: 4.9/5
Pricing
In summary, Tggl offers the most affordable solution from our list, with a starting price of €180/yr for five seats. Smaller teams are billed according to their number of seats and the volume of requests they make. Larger organizations can opt for a plan with unlimited seats and pay solely based on their request volume, providing a cost-effective and scalable option for growing teams.
- Price for 5 seats: €180/yr
- Price for 10 seats: €530/yr
#2 Split
Split is the next service we're examining in our comparison. Tailored for Flutter developers, Split provides a robust set of tools for effective feature management. We'll review its features and pricing in detail to see how it stacks up against other options.
Features
Split is equipped with all the fundamental tools necessary for effective feature flag management, making it a strong contender for Flutter developers. The basic plan includes essential features such as feature toggling, offering a solid foundation for most projects.
However, if you’re looking for more advanced features, you’ll need to consider one of the more expensive plans. Those feature include unlimited projects, flag scheduling, custom roles or remote config which starts at $7 200 a year and audit log which starts at $3 960 a year.
Some other features of Split are only available on the highest plan and will require a call with a sales representative (eg. reviews).
Ease of use
To help you compare the ease of use between the tools, we’re recording a video for each one showing how to roll out a feature for 20% of French users. These videos will give you a hands-on look at how Split and the other platforms operate, making it easier to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses.
Unlike what you might have heard, it is actually not that hard to setup a flag in Split.
We've gathered user feedback on two key aspects of Split: ease of use and setup time. The higher the rating, the more favorable the experience, giving us a clear indication of how smoothly the platform works in practice. Next, we’ll review how Split performed in these areas based on user input.
Here is what people who are using Split think about the product (the higher the better):
- Setup time: 3.9/5
- Ease of use: 3.5/5
Pricing
Split isn’t the most budget-friendly tool, and the price can climb significantly as the size of your team increases. To give you a sense of how costs can escalate, we’ve included some example pricing based on team size to help you evaluate whether Split fits your financial requirements.
Split is not the cheapest option from this list, especially for larger teams, the price increase can be steep. Here are some prices to give you an idea:
- Price for 5 seats: $3 960/yr
- Price for 10 seats: $3 960/yr
#3 Flagsmith
Flagsmith is the next feature flagging tool we'll explore. Designed with Flutter developers in mind, Flagsmith offers a range of functionalities that make it a compelling choice. In the upcoming sections, we'll delve into its features and pricing to better understand its value.
Features
Flagsmith provides a comprehensive set of basic features that make it a solid choice for managing feature flags in Flutter projects. With its core offerings, you can easily toggle features on and off. These essential tools are available even on the lower-tier plans, making Flagsmith accessible to teams that need robust feature flagging capabilities without breaking the bank.
However, for those seeking more advanced functionalities, you'll need to opt for one of the more expensive plans. Such as flag scheduling or MFA that start at $540 a year and reviews, custom roles or audit log that start at $2 400 a year.
Ease of use
We have recorded a video demonstration to show how to release a feature for 20% of French users using Flagsmith. This will help you compare the ease of use across different platforms, giving you a better idea of how Flagsmith and the others handle feature rollouts in practical scenarios.
Flagsmith's UI should be good enough for anyone to use without too much trouble.
To give a better sense of how Flagsmith performs in real-world use, we’ve gathered user ratings for two key areas: ease of use and setup time. These ratings, with higher scores indicating better performance, provide insights into how quickly teams can get started with the platform and how intuitive it is to use in day-to-day operations. Let’s take a look at how Flagsmith fared in these categories.
Here is what people who are using Flagsmith think about the product (the higher the better):
- Setup time: 4.2/5
- Ease of use: 3.4/5
Pricing
In terms of pricing, Flagsmith tends to be on the higher end, with costs rising quickly as your team size grows. While it offers a range of powerful features, the price may be a limiting factor for smaller teams or projects. To give a clearer picture, we’ve listed a few pricing examples based on various team sizes to illustrate how expenses can scale with growth.
Flagsmith is not the cheapest option from this list, especially for larger teams, the price increase can be steep. Here are some prices to give you an idea:
- Price for 5 seats: $2 400/yr
- Price for 10 seats: $3 600/yr
#4 Unleash
Next, we have Unleash, which is a strong option for managing feature flags in Flutter applications. We'll take a closer look at what Unleash brings to the table in terms of features and pricing, helping you determine if it fits your project needs.
Features
Unleash offers all the essential features you’d expect from a feature flagging service, making it a reliable choice for most Flutter projects. Its lower-tier plans include key functionalities like feature toggling, ensuring that even teams on a budget can effectively manage their feature deployments.
For those who need more advanced capabilities, however, some features are reserved for the higher-tier plans.
Some other features of Unleash are only available on the highest plan and will require a call with a sales representative (eg. unlimited projects, reviews, custom roles, unlimited environments, unlimited seats and flag scheduling).
Ease of use
To showcase Unleash's UI, we’ve prepared a short video demonstration. In the video, we’ll walk you through the process of releasing a feature for 20% of French users. Unleash may not the most user-friendly tool from this list, but at least it gets the job done fairly quickly.
To help evaluate Unleash's performance, we collected user ratings for both ease of use and setup time. These ratings, where higher numbers reflect better experiences, give a clear picture of how simple it is to get up and running with the platform and how user-friendly it is. Let’s dive into the results to see how Unleash stacks up.
Here is what people who are using Unleash think about the product (the higher the better):
- Setup time: 3.8/5
- Ease of use: 3.2/5
Pricing
When it comes to pricing, Unleash is not the most affordable option on the list. The cost can rise quickly as your team size grows. While it offers robust capabilities, the pricing may become a concern for smaller teams or those with limited budgets. To give you a better sense of what to expect, we’ve included a few example price points based on team size to help you gauge how costs might scale as your needs evolve.
Unleash is not the cheapest option from this list, especially for larger teams, the price increase can be steep. Here are some prices to give you an idea:
- Price for 5 seats: $960/yr
- Price for 10 seats: $1 860/yr
#5 LaunchDarkly
LaunchDarkly is the next service we're examining in our comparison. Tailored for Flutter developers, LaunchDarkly provides a robust set of tools for effective feature management. We'll review its features and pricing in detail to see how it stacks up against other options.
Features
LaunchDarkly is equipped with all the fundamental tools necessary for effective feature flag management, making it a strong contender for Flutter developers. The basic plan includes essential features such as feature toggling, offering a solid foundation for most projects.
However, if you’re looking for more advanced features, you’ll need to consider one of the more expensive plans. Those feature include duplicate flags, unlimited projects or reviews which starts at $1 000 a year.
Some other features of LaunchDarkly are only available on the highest plan and will require a call with a sales representative (eg. custom roles and flag scheduling).
Ease of use
We’ve recorded a video for each tool on our list to demonstrate their UI where we release a feature for 20% of French users. This will allow you to directly compare how LaunchDarkly handles feature rollouts and how it might fit your workflow.
LaunchDarkly takes a bit of time to get used to, but once you get the hang of it you can update flags pretty easily.
To provide more insight into LaunchDarkly's usability, we collected user ratings in two areas: ease of use and setup time. A higher rating indicates a smoother experience, helping gauge how quickly teams can adopt the platform and how intuitive it is. Let’s take a closer look at these ratings to see how LaunchDarkly measures up.
Here is what people who are using LaunchDarkly think about the product (the higher the better):
- Setup time: 4.1/5
- Ease of use: 3.5/5
Pricing
LaunchDarkly isn’t the cheapest option available, and its pricing can increase rapidly as your team size expands. To provide some clarity, we’ve outlined a few example price points based on different team sizes, so you can better understand how LaunchDarkly’s pricing might fit your needs.
LaunchDarkly is not the cheapest option from this list, especially for larger teams, the price increase can be steep. Here are some prices to give you an idea:
- Price for 5 seats: $500/yr
- Price for 10 seats: $2 000/yr
Got to LaunchDarkly pricing page
Conclusion
As we conclude this comparison of five feature flag tools for Flutter, it’s clear that each has its own strengths. We’ve reviewed them based on features, user experience, and pricing, with video examples to show how they work in real-life scenarios.
The right tool for you will depend on your specific needs and budget, but with the insights provided, you’re better equipped to make an informed choice.
