Softwr

Software Development · head to head

Flagsmith vs Trivy

Flagsmith logo

Flagsmith

Software Development

Open-source feature flag and remote config platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Trivy logo

Trivy

Cybersecurity

Open-source vulnerability and misconfiguration scanner

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Flagsmith the Free plan supports only a single team member, limiting collaboration for small teams.; Trivy reports what public advisory databases know, so coverage varies by ecosystem and unfixed CVEs create noise
  • They diverge on capability: Flagsmith covers Feature flags, Trivy covers Multi-target scanning.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Flagsmith and Trivy actually diverge.

Attributes where Flagsmith and Trivy differ
AttributeFlagsmithTrivy
Pricing modelfreemiumOpen source, no licence fee
Platformsweb, apiLinux, macOS, Windows, Docker, Kubernetes
CategorySoftware DevelopmentCybersecurity

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Flagsmith

  • Feature flags
  • Segments
  • A/B testing
  • Scheduled flags
  • SDKs
  • SAML/SSO

Only in Trivy

  • Multi-target scanning
  • Vulnerability detection
  • Misconfiguration checks
  • Secret detection

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Flagsmith

  • Gradual feature rollouts across environmentsnot Trivy
  • Remote configuration without redeploying codenot Trivy
  • Running A/B tests tied to feature flagsnot Trivy
  • Self-hosting feature flags for data residency requirementsnot Trivy

Trivy

  • Failing a pull request when a container image introduces a known CVEnot Flagsmith
  • Scanning Terraform and Kubernetes manifests for misconfiguration before applynot Flagsmith
  • Catching committed secrets as part of an existing CI stepnot Flagsmith

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Flagsmith

  • The Free plan supports only a single team member, limiting collaboration for small teams.
  • Exceeding request limits triggers overage charges after a one-time 30-day grace period.
  • Enterprise-grade SSO and governance are locked behind the Scale-Up and Enterprise tiers.
  • Self-hosting requires operating and updating the platform yourself, unlike a fully managed SaaS competitor.

Trivy

  • Reports what public advisory databases know, so coverage varies by ecosystem and unfixed CVEs create noise
  • No built-in triage or exception workflow, so suppressing accepted risk is managed in config files
  • Findings are point-in-time from CI, with no continuous runtime monitoring unless you add the commercial platform

Pricing, plan by plan

Flagsmith

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 50,000 requests/month
    • 1 team member
    • Unlimited feature flags, environments, identities and segments
  • Start-Up$45/month
    • Up to 1,000,000 requests/month
    • 3 team members
    • Scheduled flags, 2FA, A/B testing, integrations, email support
  • Scale-Up$300/month
    • 5,000,000+ requests/month
    • 5-20 team members
    • SAML/SSO, governance features, priority support

Trivy

Free
  • TrivyFree
    • Full scanner
    • Unlimited scans
    • Community support

Which should you pick?

Choose Flagsmith if

  • You need feature flags.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on web, api.
  • You also want segments.
Flagsmith review

Choose Trivy if

  • You need multi-target scanning.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Linux, macOS, Windows, Docker, Kubernetes.
  • You also want vulnerability detection.
Trivy review

Questions people ask

Is Flagsmith or Trivy better?
Neither clearly leads. Flagsmith starts at Free and Trivy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Flagsmith or Trivy?
Flagsmith starts at Free and Trivy at Free.
Does Flagsmith or Trivy run on more platforms?
Flagsmith runs on web, api. Trivy runs on Linux, macOS, Windows, Docker, Kubernetes.
Can I use Flagsmith for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Flagsmith best used for?
Flagsmith is most often used for gradual feature rollouts across environments, remote configuration without redeploying code, running a/b tests tied to feature flags, self-hosting feature flags for data residency requirements. Of those, gradual feature rollouts across environments and remote configuration without redeploying code are not what Trivy is typically brought in for.
What can Flagsmith do that Trivy cannot?
Flagsmith covers Feature flags, Segments, A/B testing, Scheduled flags. Trivy covers Multi-target scanning, Vulnerability detection, Misconfiguration checks, Secret detection.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Flagsmith: What does Flagsmith cost?

Flagsmith has a Free plan, a Start-Up plan from $40-45/month, a Scale-Up plan from $250-300/month, and custom Enterprise pricing.

Source
Trivy: Is Trivy free?

Yes, open source from Aqua Security with no licence fee. Aqua sells a commercial platform around it.

Flagsmith: Is there a free plan, and what are its limits?

The Free plan supports up to 50,000 requests per month and 1 team member, with unlimited feature flags, environments, identities and segments.

Source
Trivy: What can Trivy scan?

Container images, filesystems, Git repositories, Kubernetes clusters and infrastructure-as-code, for vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, secrets and licences.

Flagsmith: How is usage metered?

Usage is metered by monthly API requests; exceeding a plan's limit triggers overage charges starting around $50 per million requests, with a 30-day grace period the first time a paid plan exceeds its limit.

Source
Trivy: Does Trivy need a server?

No. It is a single binary, which is a large part of why it became a default in CI.

Share

Related pages

More on Flagsmith

More on Trivy

Keep looking

Other head to heads