Unleash Free Plan 2026: What's Included & What's Not
Honest breakdown of the free tier limits and features
Unleash pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $1.5K per per seat/month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.
Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.
- Free tier: No free tier available
- Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
- Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training
Unleash's free plan is available indefinitely with no time limit.
What's Included in the Free Plan
- Self-hosted
- Unlimited flags
- Basic features
- Community support
What's NOT Included (Paid Only)
- Unlimited client-side MAU
- Unlimited service connections
- 53M API requests/month
- 90 days metrics retention
- 99.9% uptime
- SSO with SAML 2.0/OIDC
- Role-based access control
- SOC2 Type II & GDPR compliance
You'll Need to Upgrade When...
- You exceed the user limit
- You need features like Unlimited client-side MAU or Unlimited service connections
- You require premium support or SLA guarantees
- You need to remove branding or watermarks
- You need advanced integrations or API access
Hidden Restrictions on Free Plan
- Unleash branding may appear on your content or communications
- Support is limited to community forums or email with longer response times
- Export options may be restricted or include watermarks
- API access is typically limited or not available
- Advanced reporting and analytics require paid plans
Free vs Paid: Which Do You Need?
Free Plan is Enough If...
- You're an individual or very small team
- You need only basic features
- You don't mind usage limits
- Branding on output is acceptable
- Community support is sufficient
You Need Paid If...
- Your team is growing beyond limits
- You need advanced features
- Professional branding is required
- You need priority support
- Integrations/API access is critical
Free vs Self-Service Plan Comparison
| Open Source $0 | Self-Service $75/ | |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 4 included | 8+ included |
| Support | Community/Email | Priority Support |
| Branding | Unleash branding | Your branding |
| Best For | Developers wanting open-source solution | Teams getting started with enterprise feature management |
Frequently Asked Questions
01 Is Unleash free?
Yes, Unleash offers a forever free plan with 4 core features included. However, there are limits on users and features that may require upgrading.
02 What's included in Unleash's free plan?
Unleash's free plan includes: Self-hosted, Unlimited flags, Basic features, Community support. Key limits include basic usage caps.
03 What's NOT included in Unleash's free plan?
The free plan excludes: Unlimited client-side MAU, Unlimited service connections, 53M API requests/month, 90 days metrics retention, 99.9% uptime. You'll also have Unleash branding and limited support options.
04 When should I upgrade from Unleash's free plan?
Consider upgrading when: you hit user or storage limits, need features like Unlimited client-side MAU or Unlimited service connections, require premium support, or want to remove branding. The cheapest paid plan starts at $75/per seat/month.
05 Is Unleash's free plan really free forever?
Yes, Unleash's free plan is available indefinitely with no time limit. However, feature and usage limits may restrict what you can do without upgrading to a paid plan.
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