Which is better?Split vs LaunchDarkly
Split and LaunchDarkly 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 Split cheaper than LaunchDarkly?
No. Split is more expensive than LaunchDarkly overall. This applies for teams of all sizes, Split will always be more expensive. We added a third option below that might be a better fit for you if you are concerned about price.
Here we are comparing prices for Split and LaunchDarkly for the cheapest plan when available, you might need to pay more if you are interested in more advanced features:
Split
Starts at: $3 960/yr
Price for 5 seats: $3 960/yr
Price for 10 seats: $3 960/yr
LaunchDarkly
Starts at: $100/yr
Price for 5 seats: $500/yr
Price for 10 seats: $2 000/yr
Tggl
Looking for a cheaper option than Split and LaunchDarkly?
Starts at: €180/yr
Price for 5 seats: €180/yr
Price for 10 seats: €530/yr
Ease of useIs Split easier to use than LaunchDarkly?
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 Split and LaunchDarkly 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.
LaunchDarkly
LaunchDarkly ratings for setup time and ease of use.
Setup time: 4.1/5
Ease of use: 3.5/5
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 Split and LaunchDarkly confusing and tedious to setup, while product managers are simply not the target audience.
Tggl.io is often cited as a great alternative to LaunchDarkly 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 LaunchDarkly and Split: