Trigger.dev

Open-source background jobs and workflows platform for TypeScript developers.

Best for: Open source Not ideal for: TypeScript only
Price Paid
Free plan Yes
For Operations teams
Level Beginner
Updated Mar 2026
Category AI Automation
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Why choose Trigger.dev

Open-source background jobs and workflow platform for TypeScript/JavaScript developers. Build reliable workflows with long-running tasks, integrations, and scheduling. Features a developer-friendly SDK with automatic retries, logging, and a real-time dashboard.

  • +Open source
  • +Great DX
  • +Generous free tier
  • +Active development
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Where it falls short

  • TypeScript only
  • Newer platform
  • Limited integrations
  • Self-hosting complexity
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Best for these users

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Target audience
Operations teams, no-code builders, power users
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Best for
Open source
Skip if you need
TypeScript only
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Pricing overview

Freemium Free plan: Yes

Free with 50K runs/mo. Hobby $29/mo. Pro $129/mo. Enterprise custom.

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Key features

TypeScript SDK
Long-running tasks
Automatic retries
Real-time dashboard
Scheduling
Open source
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The verdict

Trigger.dev Freemium

Trigger.dev is a solid choice for operations teams who need open source. At freemium, it delivers good value. Main caveat: typescript only. Compare with alternatives before committing.