Free, open-source alternatives to Firebase Remote Config
Change app settings remotely without a release. 3 apps you can run yourself instead of Firebase Remote Config, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.
FlagsmithBest match
Dashboard, API and SDKs for adding Feature Flags to your applications (alternative to LaunchDarkly).
Nona
Remote configuration and feature flag service with a single REST API, multiple environments, and official JavaScript and .NET clients (alternative to Firebase Remote Config).
GO Feature Flag
Simple, complete, and lightweight feature flag solution (alternative to LaunchDarkly).
Side by side
| App | Stars | License | Activity | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagsmith | 6,591 | BSD-3-Clause | Docker, Kubernetes | |
| Nona | 45 | Apache-2.0 | Docker | |
| GO Feature Flag | 2,120 | MIT | Go |
Why replace Firebase Remote Config?
Firebase Remote Config works, but your data lives in someone else's account, the price can change at any time, and features can disappear. An open-source app you run yourself is yours: you choose where it runs, who can see the data, and when to update.
Questions
What is the best free alternative to Firebase Remote Config?
Flagsmith is the closest open-source replacement for Firebase Remote Config in our list. Nona and GO Feature Flag are worth a look too, depending on what you need.
Can I self-host an alternative to Firebase Remote Config?
Yes. All 3 apps on this page are open source and can run on your own server, usually with Docker, or on a managed host that installs them for you.