I recently ran into an issue with FlutterFlow where deep links + social media previews require Branch.io integration. The problem: Branch’s pricing now seems to start at around $500/month 😳
That’s a huge recurring cost, especially for indie devs, early-stage startups, or small apps that just want working deep links + property previews.
So I wanted to ask the community:
Are you (or your clients) actually paying that $500/mo?
How critical is Branch for you vs. something more lightweight?
If there was an option that gave you the same functionality (deep links + app store fallback + OG previews on WhatsApp/FB/etc.), would you consider a one-time setup fee of $799 instead of recurring SaaS costs?
Just trying to gauge how many folks are facing this and if people would be open to a one-time alternative solution.
Curious to hear your experiences