Inngest vs Upstash QStash
Inngest vs Upstash QStash: which to choose
Inngest has the larger community with 5.5k GitHub stars against — for Upstash QStash, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.
Both charge from day one, but Inngest starts lower at $0/mo versus $10/mo for Upstash QStash.
Choose Inngest if you lean toward workflows and events; choose Upstash QStash if serverless and queue matters more for your stack. All figures above are pulled from live GitHub and pricing data, not vendor marketing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Inngest or Upstash QStash better?▾
It depends on your priorities. Inngest has 5.5k GitHub stars and uses a freemium pricing model, while Upstash QStash has — stars and uses a freemium model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.
Is Inngest cheaper than Upstash QStash?▾
Inngest starts at $0/mo while Upstash QStash starts at $10/mo. Inngest has a free plan. Upstash QStash has a free plan.
What are the main differences between Inngest and Upstash QStash?▾
Inngest is tagged as workflows, events, durable-functions while Upstash QStash is tagged as serverless, queue, cron. Inngest uses a freemium pricing model and has a community of 5.5k GitHub stars. Upstash QStash uses a freemium model.
Does Inngest or Upstash QStash have a free plan?▾
Yes, both Inngest and Upstash QStash offer a free plan.