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
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
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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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