Why Feature Flags Shouldn’t Be an Enterprise-Only Tool

Matt Wood — Sat, 04 Oct 2025 18:35:07 +0000

Feature flags have become a core part of modern development: the ability to safely toggle features, run experiments, and deploy continuously without fear.

But here’s the problem... Most of the major tools that offer this power (LaunchDarkly, Optimizely, etc.) are priced and designed for enterprise teams. If you’re a solo developer, indie hacker, or small startup, you’re often left with two options:

Build a DIY system that’s hard to maintain
Go without feature flags entirely.

That’s a shame, because feature flags are one of the simplest ways to reduce risk and increase velocity for teams of any size.

The Developer’s Perspective

Developers don’t want bloated enterprise dashboards or contracts.

We want:

A simple SDK that works with minimal setup.

Transparent pricing that doesn’t scale exponentially just because we’re successful.

Most importantly, we want tools that feel like they’re built for developers, not procurement departments.

Building a Better Way

That’s exactly why we’re building Kore Flags: feature flags made simple, transparent, and accessible. No enterprise tax. No overcomplication. Just clean APIs and pricing that makes sense for small teams and indie developers.

We believe every developer should have access to production safety and deployment confidence, not just big companies.

If that resonates with you, we’d love your feedback as we build this out.

👉 Join the Kore Flags beta waitlist here

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Why Feature Flags Shouldn’t Be an Enterprise-Only Tool

The Developer’s Perspective

Building a Better Way