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Split alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Split: no longer a standalone product, and pricing now bundled into Harness contracts. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Split, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. LaunchDarkly currently ranks first.

Split has been acquired. Acquired by Harness; now sold as Harness Feature Management & Experimentation.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Unleash logoUnleashOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 459.6
2GrowthBook logoGrowthBookOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 457.2
3Flagsmith logoFlagsmithOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 455.3
  1. Unleash logo

    1. UnleashTop pick

    Best for: Engineering teams that want open-source flags they host themselves

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Split

    Open-source flags you can self-host.

    Pros

    • Free open-source edition with no seat limit
    • Self-hosted, cloud or hybrid deployment
    • Enterprise governance for regulated industries

    Cons

    • Open-source edition limited to one project
    • Enterprise is priced per seat
    • Little built-in experiment analysis
    Visit Unleash Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Unleash a good Split alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Open-source edition
    Free, self-hosted, no seat limit
    Checked Oct 25, 2026getunleash.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Enterprise price
    $75 per seat/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026getunleash.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026getunleash.io(opens source in a new tab)
    SDKs
    25+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026getunleash.io(opens source in a new tab)
  2. GrowthBook logo

    2. GrowthBook

    Best for: Engineering and data teams that want experiments on their own warehouse data

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Split

    Open-source flags plus warehouse-native experiments.

    Pros

    • Open source and fully self-hostable
    • Runs analysis on your existing warehouse
    • Unlimited flags, experiments and traffic even on free plan

    Cons

    • Needs a data warehouse or analytics source to shine
    • Free cloud plan limited to 3 users
    • Less marketer-friendly than visual testing tools
    Visit GrowthBook Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is GrowthBook a good Split alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Up to 3 users, unlimited flags
    Checked Oct 25, 2026growthbook.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $40 per seat/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026growthbook.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Docker image
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.growthbook.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosted features
    Same as cloud
    Checked Oct 25, 2026growthbook.io(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Flagsmith logo

    3. Flagsmith

    Best for: Teams wanting open-source flags with the option of hosted or on-prem deployment

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Split

    Open-source flags with cloud and on-prem options.

    Pros

    • Cloud, private cloud or self-hosted deployment
    • Remote config alongside feature flags
    • Free hosted plan to start

    Cons

    • Governance features need an enterprise licence
    • Lighter experimentation than dedicated tools
    Visit Flagsmith Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Flagsmith a good Split alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Up to 50,000 requests/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026flagsmith.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Extra API calls
    From $50 per million
    Checked Oct 25, 2026flagsmith.com(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    BSD-3-Clause
    Checked Oct 25, 2026flagsmith.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes, documented
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.flagsmith.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Split alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

LaunchDarkly logo

Best Split alternative for most people

LaunchDarkly

The standalone feature management leader.

Unleash logo

Best Split alternative for a free option

Unleash

Open-source flags you can self-host.

Statsig logo

Best Split alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Statsig

Flags with automatic impact measurement and a free tier.

GrowthBook logo

Best Split alternative for open source

GrowthBook

Open-source flags plus warehouse-native experiments.

Flagsmith logo

Best Split alternative for self-hosting

Flagsmith

Open-source flags with cloud and on-prem options.

LaunchDarkly logo

Best Split alternative for working in the browser

LaunchDarkly

The standalone feature management leader.

Split alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Split?

LaunchDarkly ranks first right now. The standalone feature management leader. Statsig and Unleash follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Split?

Yes. LaunchDarkly (free plan + paid), Statsig (free plan + paid), Unleash (open source) and GrowthBook (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Split?

Yes: Unleash, GrowthBook and Flagsmith. Unleash, GrowthBook and Flagsmith can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Split?

The complaints we hear most: no longer a standalone product; pricing now bundled into Harness contracts.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Split, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.