Self-host Abby
Open-source feature flags and A/B testing platform
- Stars
- 167
- Port
- 3000 (Web application)
- Requires
- MailHog, MariaDB, Redis
What is Abby?
Abby is an open-source platform for feature flags, remote configuration, and A/B testing built for developers. It offers a simple, statically typed API alongside a web dashboard that non-technical team members can use. The project emphasizes privacy by avoiding personalized tracking and marketing cookies. Self-hosting options include Docker Compose (bundling MariaDB, Redis, and MailHog) or a manual pnpm-based setup. Official SDKs cover JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Next.js, Angular, and Svelte. Authentication works via email magic links, GitHub OAuth, and Google OAuth. The codebase is licensed under AGPL-3.0.
Should you self-host Abby?
Abby scores 41/100 on selfhost.directory (how scoring works) and ranks #7 of 8 in Feature Flags. It has 167 GitHub stars.
There was no stable release in the past 12 months, so check the repository's recent activity before you rely on it.
Setup is advanced: plan for several services and some ongoing maintenance. It is AGPL-3.0-licensed and written mostly in Typescript.
Its closest alternative on selfhost.directory is unleash (75/100, 13 909 stars). It scores higher overall, so compare the two before you pick. See Abby vs unleash side by side.
Features
- A/B Testing
- Angular SDK
- Dashboard
- Feature Flags
- Next.js SDK
- Privacy-focused
- React SDK
- Remote Config
- Svelte SDK
- TypeScript SDK
Abby README
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