Which is cheaper, Prefect or Trigger.dev?

Trigger.dev is 10.0x cheaper than Prefect. Prefect starts at $0/mo, Trigger.dev starts at $0/mo.

Does Prefect have a free tier?

Yes, Prefect offers a free tier with users: 2, workspaces: 1, deployments: 5, serverlessMinutesPerMonth: 500.

Prefect has significant switching cost. Trigger.dev has moderate switching cost. Trigger.dev is easier to switch away from.

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Prefect

Workflow orchestration platform for data pipelines with serverless execution and event-driven automation

Switching Cost: significant

Trigger.dev

← More affordable

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

Switching Cost: moderate

You're paying a premium for Prefect — expect around a 10.0x higher bill compared to Trigger.dev.

Price-conscious teams should choose Trigger.dev — the cost advantage is hard to ignore, especially for growing workloads.

Price-conscious teams should choose Trigger.dev — the cost advantage is hard to ignore, especially for growing workloads.

Price Difference

10.0x

Trigger.dev is cheaper by $90/mo

Switching Costs

Trigger.dev

Lower switching costs for easier migration