Cloud vs Self-Hosted

Kitbase is available as a fully managed cloud service or as a self-hosted deployment you run on your own infrastructure. Both options use the same codebase and offer the same core analytics and feature flag capabilities.

Comparison

Feature	Cloud	Self-Hosted
Pricing	Free tier + paid plans	Free forever
Usage limits	Based on plan	Unlimited
Setup	Instant — no infrastructure needed	Docker Compose on your server
Hosting	Managed by Kitbase	Your own infrastructure
Maintenance & updates	Automatic	Manual (docker compose pull)
SSL certificates	Included	Auto-provisioned via Caddy
Data location	Kitbase-managed servers	Your servers, your jurisdiction
Product analytics	✅	✅
Feature flags	✅	✅
Custom events	✅	✅
Autocapture	✅	✅
Session tracking	✅	✅
User identification	✅	✅
Webhooks	✅	✅
API access	✅	✅
All SDKs	✅	✅
Team members	Based on plan	Unlimited
Projects	Based on plan	Unlimited
Social login (Google, GitHub)	✅	❌
Slack integration	✅	❌
Email delivery	Built-in	Bring your own (SMTP, SES, or Resend)
Uptime SLA	Available on paid plans	Depends on your infrastructure
Support	Email + priority on paid plans	Community / self-service
Backups	Managed automatically	Your responsibility
Scaling	Handled by Kitbase	You manage scaling
Database access	No direct access	Full access to MySQL + ClickHouse

When to choose Cloud

• You want to get started quickly with zero infrastructure
• You prefer a managed service with automatic updates and backups
• You need social login (Google / GitHub) for your team
• You want built-in Slack notifications
• You don't want to manage databases, servers, or SSL

When to choose Self-Hosted

• You need unlimited events, users, and projects with no usage caps
• Data residency or compliance requirements mandate hosting in a specific region
• You want full control over your infrastructure and data
• You need direct access to the underlying databases
• You want to run Kitbase inside your private network

Getting started

Get started with Cloud

Self-hosting guide