Trigger.dev
The open source background jobs framework for TypeScript.
Overview
Trigger.dev is an open-source framework that enables developers to create long-running, reliable background jobs using TypeScript. It's designed to handle tasks like webhook handling, scheduled jobs, and multi-step workflows with features like automatic retries, logging, and delays, all within your existing application.
✨ Key Features
- Open-Source
- TypeScript-native
- Background Jobs as Code
- Webhook Triggers
- Scheduled Jobs (Cron)
- Delays and Retries
- Integrations SDK
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Open-source and self-hostable
- Deeply integrated with the TypeScript ecosystem
- Jobs are defined as code within your existing project
Unique Value: Allows developers to build, test, and manage background jobs with the same tools and codebase they use for their main application, simplifying the development lifecycle.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Post-signup email sequences
- Scheduled data clean-up jobs
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Non-TypeScript projects
- No-code workflow automation
🏆 Alternatives
More developer-centric and integrated than Zapier, but less complex to set up and manage than Temporal for many common use cases.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Open-source is free. Cloud has a free tier with 25k runs/month.
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