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ConfigCat vs Flagsmith

A sourced, side-by-side comparison for feature flags. ConfigCat has the lower entry price. Every figure links to the vendor's own page and the date we captured it.

At a glance

  • Price: ConfigCat $0/mo vs Flagsmith $0/mo — ConfigCat is cheaper to start.
  • Free tier: ConfigCat Yes; Flagsmith Yes.
  • HIPAA: ConfigCat —; Flagsmith —.

Side by side

ConfigCatFlagsmith
Entry price$0/mo (Forever Free)$0/mo (Free)
Free tierYesYes
HIPAA (BAA)
SOC 2Yes
GDPRYesYes
Best forTeams with very high config download volumes needing predictable flat pricingTeams wanting open-source self-hosted control

Sources — ConfigCat: configcat.com (verified 2026-06-14). Flagsmith: flagsmith.com (verified 2026-06-14).

Key features

ConfigCat: Client-side flag evaluation — user data never leaves customer systems; ISO 27001:2022 certified; EU-only data storage option available on all plans; Unlimited seats on every plan including free tier; Audit log retention from 7 days (Pro) up to 2 years (Enterprise)

Flagsmith: Open-source self-hosted option (full feature parity); OpenFeature provider support for vendor-agnostic evaluation; Multi-variate flags with A/B and MVT testing built in; Scheduled flag changes on paid plans

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