Which is better?Flagsmith vs Unleash
Flagsmith and Unleash are two popular feature flags platforms, but which one is better? In this comparison, we'll look at the features, pricing, and ease of use of both platforms to help you decide.
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PricingIs Flagsmith cheaper than Unleash?
Flagsmith's pricing isn't publicly available, so you'll need to schedule a call to receive a quote. This doesn't necessarily mean that Unleash is more affordable, but it's worth considering. We've also provided a third option if pricing is an important factor for you.
Flagsmith
Starts at: $0/yr
Price for 5 seats: Unlisted
Price for 10 seats: Unlisted
Unleash
Starts at: $960/yr
Price for 5 seats: $960/yr
Price for 10 seats: $1 860/yr
Tggl
Looking for a cheaper option than Flagsmith and Unleash?
Starts at: €180/yr
Price for 5 seats: €180/yr
Price for 10 seats: €530/yr
Ease of useIs Flagsmith easier to use than Unleash?
The whole point of using a feature flags platform is to make it simple to manage and deploy feature flags. We'll look at the ease of use of both Flagsmith and Unleash to help you decide which one is more suited to your needs.
Setup time is also an important metric that we look at. A long and tedious setup process is often an indicator of a complex product.
Video comparison: to help you decide which platform offers the best experience, we try to enable a feature for 20% of users in France on both platforms.
Flagsmith

Flagsmith ratings for setup time and ease of use.
Setup time: 4.2/5
Ease of use: 3.4/5
Unleash

Unleash ratings for setup time and ease of use.
Setup time: 3.8/5
Ease of use: 3.2/5
Final thoughtsConclusion
While both solutions offer similar features, pricing can get expensive really fast. For small teams that might not be an issue at first, but as your grow the costs can add up quickly.
Another important aspect we have looked into is the product itself. Developers often find Flagsmith and Unleash confusing and tedious to setup, while product managers are simply not the target audience.
Tggl.io is often cited as a great alternative to Unleash for its ease of use and competitive pricing. So we've recorded a third video where we enable a feature for 20% of users in France to compare to Unleash and Flagsmith: