Which is cheaper, Hatchet or QStash?

QStash is 2.8x cheaper than Hatchet. Hatchet starts at $0/mo, QStash starts at $0/mo.

Does Hatchet have a free tier?

Yes, Hatchet offers a free tier with includedRuns: 100000.

Hatchet has significant switching cost. QStash has moderate switching cost. QStash is easier to switch away from.

Queues

Hatchet

Durable task queue and workflow engine with multi-tenancy, retries, and fair scheduling

Switching Cost: significant

QStash

← More affordable

Serverless HTTP-based messaging and scheduling service from Upstash with at-least-once delivery

Switching Cost: moderate

The cost difference is substantial — Hatchet runs about 2.8x what QStash charges.

If budget is your primary constraint, QStash is the clear winner with its more wallet-friendly pricing structure.

If budget is your primary constraint, QStash is the clear winner with its more wallet-friendly pricing structure.

Price Difference

2.8x

QStash is cheaper by $320/mo

Switching Costs

QStash

Lower switching costs for easier migration