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Dynaconf

Configuration manager with plugins for Django, Flask and FastAPI.

Status
Generally available
Last checked
Checked · Oct 16, 2026
License
Open source
Pricing
Free tier · from $0
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What it is

Dynaconf is a powerful configuration management tool that supports multiple sources like environment variables, YAML files, and more. It integrates seamlessly with popular web frameworks such as Django, Flask, and FastAPI to manage application settings effectively.

Dynaconf stands out as a versatile and flexible configuration manager for Python web frameworks, offering extensive support for multiple configuration sources and seamless integration capabilities.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

A good fit for

  • Developers working on Django, Flask, or FastAPI projects who need a robust configuration manager.

  • Teams looking for a flexible and extensible way to manage application settings across multiple environments.

Look elsewhere if

  • Projects that require real-time dynamic configuration changes without restarting the application.

  • Applications with extremely strict performance requirements where even minor overhead is unacceptable.

Known weaknesses

Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.

  1. 01

    Limited documentation for advanced use cases

    Official docs focus on basic configuration and lack detailed examples for complex scenarios

  2. 02

    Small community and limited support

    GitHub issues are not frequently addressed by maintainers, and Stack Overflow has few questions tagged with Dynaconf

What it does well

  • Supports multiple configuration sources including environment variables, YAML files, and more.

  • Integration with popular web frameworks like Django, Flask, and FastAPI.

  • Flexible and easy-to-use API for accessing configurations.

Pricing

Free tier
YesOpen source — free to use
Paid from
$0
Model
Flat rate
Enterprise plan
No

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