Hatchet vs Trigger.dev
Hatchet vs Trigger.dev: which to choose
Trigger.dev has the larger community with 11.5k GitHub stars against 7.0k for Hatchet, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.
Choose Hatchet if you lean toward postgres and open-source; choose Trigger.dev if background-jobs and durable-execution matters more for your stack. All figures above are pulled from live GitHub and pricing data, not vendor marketing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hatchet or Trigger.dev better?▾
It depends on your priorities. Hatchet has 7.0k GitHub stars and uses a freemium pricing model, while Trigger.dev has 11.5k stars and uses a freemium model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.
Is Hatchet cheaper than Trigger.dev?▾
Hatchet starts at $0/mo while Trigger.dev starts at $0/mo. Hatchet has a free plan. Trigger.dev has a free plan.
What are the main differences between Hatchet and Trigger.dev?▾
Hatchet is tagged as postgres, open-source, workflows while Trigger.dev is tagged as background-jobs, durable-execution, open-source. Hatchet uses a freemium pricing model and has a community of 7.0k GitHub stars. Trigger.dev uses a freemium model with 11.5k GitHub stars.
Does Hatchet or Trigger.dev have a free plan?▾
Yes, both Hatchet and Trigger.dev offer a free plan.