Which is cheaper, Inngest or Trigger.dev?

Trigger.dev is 7.5x cheaper than Inngest. Inngest starts at $0/mo, Trigger.dev 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. Trigger.dev has moderate switching cost. Both have similar switching complexity.

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Inngest

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

Switching Cost: moderate

Trigger.dev

← More affordable

Background job orchestration platform with built-in retry, scheduling, and realtime connections

Switching Cost: moderate

Price sensitivity favors Trigger.dev, which costs about 7.5x less than Inngest.

You'll notice different pricing structures: hybrid for Inngest versus flat-rate for Trigger.dev.

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

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

Price Difference

7.5x

Trigger.dev is cheaper by $65/mo

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies