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flagd vs Unleash
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| Fact | flagd | Unleash |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 1k | 14k |
| Latest | core/v0.18.0 | v8.2.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | about 18 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 16 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 25+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace LaunchDarkly. Alternatives to LaunchDarkly →
PartialflagdEvaluates flags from files, HTTP or Kubernetes resources for OpenFeature SDKs, with no management UI.
Full replacementUnleashFeature toggles, gradual rollouts and SDKs for most languages.
flagd
- core/v0.18.02026-09-25core: v0.18.0
- flagd-proxy/v0.9.102026-09-25flagd-proxy: v0.9.10
- flagd/v0.17.02026-09-25flagd: v0.17.0
- core/v0.17.02026-09-10core: v0.17.0
- flagd-proxy/v0.9.92026-09-10flagd-proxy: v0.9.9
Unleash
- v8.2.02026-09-08The New in Unleash page is now also available in Unleash Open Source. It shows the latest capabilities added to Unleash…
- v8.1.02026-08-05The projects page now gives you a quicker overview of the status of your projects. Project cards surface anything that…
- v8.0.32026-07-10All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.
- v7.5.22026-06-29All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.
- v7.6.52026-06-29All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.
flagd
✓ signed The latest release, core/v0.18.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Unleash
unsigned The latest release, v8.2.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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