Comparison

Kikuyo vs Featurebase

Featurebase pivoted to per-seat pricing in December 2025, starting at $29/seat/month. Kikuyo is a flat $8/month for unlimited projects - no per-seat charges, ever.

Pricing at a glance

Kikuyo

Kikuyo

$8 /month flat

Unlimited projects. Unlimited feedback. No per-seat fees.

  • Unlimited projects
  • Unlimited feedback items
  • No per-seat pricing
  • No AI usage surcharges
  • Free tier: 2 projects
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Featurebase

$29 /seat/mo

Growth plan starting price. Professional is $59/seat, Enterprise is $99/seat.

  • Per-seat pricing (every team member costs)
  • Free plan limited to 1 seat
  • Extra $0.29 per AI resolution
  • Overage charges for emails and translations
  • Repositioned as all-in-one support suite

Feature comparison

Feature Kikuyo Featurebase
Starting price Free / $8/mo Free (1 seat) / $29/seat/mo
Pricing model Flat rate Per seat + usage fees
Cost for 3-person team $8/mo $87/mo (Growth)
Cost for 5-person team $8/mo $145/mo (Growth)
Hidden usage fees None AI, email, translation
Multiple projects Yes Yes
Public feedback boards Yes Yes
Upvoting Yes Yes
Custom domains Yes Yes
AI / MCP integration Yes AI agent ($0.29/resolution)
CLI access Yes No
Focus Feedback boards All-in-one support suite

Why indie hackers choose Kikuyo over Featurebase

No per-seat tax

Featurebase charges $29-99 per seat per month. A 3-person team on Growth pays $87/month. Kikuyo is $8/month total - invite your whole team at no extra cost.

No hidden usage fees

Featurebase charges extra for AI resolutions ($0.29 each), outbound emails beyond 5,000/month, and AI translations. Kikuyo has zero usage-based charges.

Focused, not bloated

Featurebase has repositioned as an all-in-one support suite with help desks, knowledge bases, and ticketing. Kikuyo does one thing well: user feedback boards.

Multi-project first

Running multiple apps? Kikuyo gives you unlimited projects on one plan. No per-board fees, no separate subscriptions. Manage everything from one account.

Per-seat pricing punishes growing teams

Every new team member on Featurebase increases your bill. With Kikuyo, your price stays the same whether you're solo or have a small team.

Solo founder

$8 vs $29

3-person team

$8 vs $87

5-person team

$8 vs $145

Featurebase prices are for the Growth plan. AI resolution and email overage fees are additional.

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