Which is cheaper, Inngest or LiveKit?

LiveKit is 1.5x cheaper than Inngest. Inngest starts at $0/mo, LiveKit starts at $0/mo.

Does Inngest have a free tier?

Yes, Inngest offers a free tier with executionsPerMonth: 50000, concurrentSteps: 5, realtimeConnections: 50, users: 3.

Inngest has moderate switching cost. LiveKit has significant switching cost. Inngest is easier to switch away from.

Queues

Inngest

Event-driven orchestration platform with step functions, flow control, and built-in retries for background jobs and workflows

Switching Cost: moderate

LiveKit

← More affordable

Real-time audio/video infrastructure with AI agent sessions, WebRTC, SIP trunking, and voice AI

Switching Cost: significant

Price sensitivity favors LiveKit, which costs about 1.5x less than Inngest.

Teams prioritizing vendor flexibility should choose {winner} — lower switching costs preserve your future options.

Teams prioritizing vendor flexibility should choose {winner} — lower switching costs preserve your future options.

Price Difference

1.5x

LiveKit is cheaper by $25/mo

Switching Costs

Inngest

Lower switching costs for easier migration