Flipt

flipt.io
DevOps
Weekend Project

Feature Flag Management for Safe Deployments

How to Replace Flipt

Overview

Flipt is a git-native, self-hosted feature flag platform that enables teams to deploy features safely without breaking production. It combines an intuitive UI with Git workflows, allowing feature flag changes to become reviewable Git commits while providing instant rollouts and rollbacks with streaming support.

Features

26 features across 14 categories

API(2)

gRPC APIs

High-performance, type-safe gRPC protocol for service-to-service communication

REST APIs

Server-side REST API for evaluating feature flags

Core Functionality(1)

Git-Native Feature Flags

Feature flags that integrate directly with Git workflows, allowing changes to become reviewable commits

Deployment(2)

Instant Rollouts and Rollbacks

Deploy or revert flag changes in milliseconds with streaming support

Self-Hosted Deployment

Single binary deployment with zero dependencies for complete infrastructure control

Also in: Kubernetes Dashboard, Hugging Face, Bitwarden

Developer Tools(1)

Native SDKs

Language-specific SDKs for Go, Python, JavaScript, C#, Swift, Kotlin, Dart and more

Also in: Jobber, Hugging Face, 1Password

Evaluation(2)

Client-Side Flag Evaluation

Evaluate flags within applications for extreme performance and low latency

Server-Side Flag Evaluation

Evaluate feature flags on the server for simplicity and centralized control

Also in: LangSmith, Docebo, G2

Git Integration(3)

Multi-Git Platform SupportPremium

Integration with GitHub, GitLab, BitBucket, and Azure DevOps

Pull Request IntegrationPremium

Create and manage feature flag changes through Git pull requests

UI to Git Commit Conversion

Automatically converts UI changes into Git commits for version control and review

Integrations(1)

Custom IntegrationsPremium

Custom integration development for Enterprise customers

Also in: ReadMe, Hugging Face, Setmore

Performance(2)

Real-Time Updates

Instant propagation of flag changes across all connected clients

Streaming Support

Real-time flag change propagation without polling or delays

Also in: Jira Service Management, Hugging Face, WordPress.com

Scalability(1)

Unlimited Feature Flags

No limits on the number of feature flags that can be created

Security(4)

Advanced RBACPremium

Role-based access control for enterprise-level permission management

Audit LoggingPremium

Complete audit trail of all flag changes and access

GPG Signed CommitsPremium

Cryptographically sign all Git commits for enhanced security

Secrets ManagementPremium

Built-in integration for storing API keys and sensitive configuration securely

Standards(1)

OpenFeature Support

Support for vendor-neutral, cloud-native feature flag standard

Support(3)

Community Support

Community-based support through Discord and documentation

Dedicated Slack ChannelPremium

Dedicated Slack support channel for Pro tier subscribers

Dedicated SupportPremium

Dedicated support team for Enterprise tier customers

Targeting(2)

Rollout Percentage Control

Control feature rollout by percentage to specific user segments

Segment-Based Targeting

Enable or disable features for specific user segments

User Interface(1)

Intuitive UI

User interface for toggling features and managing flags without command line

Pricing

Open Source

Free / forever
  • Unlimited feature flags
  • Git-native workflows
  • Intuitive UI with Git sync
  • Real-time updates
  • REST & gRPC APIs
  • Community support
  • Deploy in 2 Minutes

Flipt Pro

Popular
$100 / month
  • Everything in Open Source
  • GitHub/GitLab/BitBucket/Azure DevOps integration
  • Create pull requests from UI
  • GPG signed commits
  • Integrated secrets management
  • Dedicated Slack channel
  • 14-day free trial included

Enterprise

Custom / contact
  • Everything in Flipt Pro
  • Advanced RBAC
  • Audit logging
  • Dedicated support
  • Custom integrations

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Flipt

Monthly$100/mo
Yearly$1.2k/yr
5-Year Total$6k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~2 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $960
SaaS
$1.2k
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $2.9k
SaaS
$3.6k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $4.8k
SaaS
$6k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 26 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Flipt alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 26 features.

Buy Flipt

Monthly cost$1,000/mo
3-year total$36,000
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Better Value
Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Building could save ~$17,520 over 3 years.

Estimates based on 26 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

15 known integrations

Azure DevOps ServerAzure DevOps ServicesBitBucket CloudBitBucket ServerC# SDKDart SDKGitHubGitHub EnterpriseGitLabGitLab Self-ManagedGo SDKJavaScript SDKKotlin SDKPython SDKSwift SDK