GitLab Feature Flags
Control feature rollout from within GitLab
Overview
GitLab Feature Flags allows development teams to enable or disable features in their application directly from the GitLab UI. It is built on top of the Unleash compatibility API, allowing teams to use Unleash-compatible SDKs. This feature is integrated into GitLab's CI/CD pipelines, tying feature rollout to the development lifecycle.
✨ Key Features
- Integrated into GitLab
- Unleash-compatible API
- Percentage Rollouts
- User ID Targeting
- User List Targeting
- Environment-specific flags
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Natively integrated into the GitLab DevOps platform.
- Uses the Unleash open standard for SDK compatibility.
- Available for free as part of the GitLab product.
Unique Value: Provides a seamless, integrated feature flagging experience for teams using the GitLab platform, reducing the need for context switching and third-party tools.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Teams heavily invested in the GitLab ecosystem who want a simple, integrated feature flagging solution.
- Controlling feature availability as part of the CI/CD process.
- Basic feature toggling without the need for an external service.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Teams that are not using GitLab.
- Organizations that require advanced experimentation, analytics, or extensive enterprise features not available in the basic offering.
🏆 Alternatives
While not as feature-rich as dedicated platforms, its tight integration with GitLab CI/CD and source code management is a major advantage for GitLab users.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Premium/Ultimate tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: Included in all GitLab tiers (Free, Premium, Ultimate).
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