Open-source feature flags vs. simple A/B testing
GrowthBook is an open-source feature flagging and experimentation platform. It's developer-friendly and self-hostable, making it popular with technical teams. However, it requires more setup and infrastructure knowledge than simpler alternatives.
Why choose runab over GrowthBook
Zero infrastructure required
GrowthBook self-hosted requires servers, databases, and DevOps time. runab is fully managed — add a script and go.
No technical setup
GrowthBook requires configuring SDKs, data sources, and metrics. runab: add a script, create a test, done.
Simplicity by design
GrowthBook has feature flags, metrics, segments, and more. runab does one thing: helps you pick between A and B.
Feature comparison
GrowthBook limitations
- Requires setup and configuration
- Self-hosting needs DevOps expertise
- More complex than needed for simple tests
- Feature flags add complexity if you just want A/B tests
- Warehouse integration requires data engineering
Pricing comparison
runab pricing
Free tier includes unlimited visitors. Pro is $29/month max with unlimited everything.
GrowthBook pricing
Self-hosted is free but requires DevOps resources. Cloud Pro pricing is affordable but requires technical setup.
The honest take
Choose runab if:
You want to test an idea, get an answer, and ship. No enterprise contracts, no traffic pricing, no complexity.
Choose GrowthBook if:
Technical teams who want open-source, self-hosted experimentation with feature flags and warehouse integration.
Choose GrowthBook if you want open-source, self-hosted experimentation with feature flags. Choose runab if you want the fastest path to running a test.
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