Inngest vs Trigger.dev
Inngest vs Trigger.dev: which to choose
Trigger.dev has the larger community with 11.5k GitHub stars against 5.5k for Inngest, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.
Choose Inngest if you lean toward workflows and events; 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 Inngest or Trigger.dev better?▾
It depends on your priorities. Inngest has 5.5k 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 Inngest cheaper than Trigger.dev?▾
Inngest starts at $0/mo while Trigger.dev starts at $0/mo. Inngest has a free plan. Trigger.dev has a free plan.
What are the main differences between Inngest and Trigger.dev?▾
Inngest is tagged as workflows, events, durable-functions while Trigger.dev is tagged as background-jobs, durable-execution, open-source. Inngest uses a freemium pricing model and has a community of 5.5k GitHub stars. Trigger.dev uses a freemium model with 11.5k GitHub stars.
Does Inngest or Trigger.dev have a free plan?▾
Yes, both Inngest and Trigger.dev offer a free plan.