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New Relic vs Trigger.dev: Pricing Comparison 2026

Side-by-side pricing comparison of New Relic and Trigger.dev. See all plans, features, and costs at a glance.

Bottom line: Both New Relic and Trigger.dev offer free plans. New Relic has 4 pricing tiers while Trigger.dev has 4.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026
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New Relic vs Trigger.dev: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureNew RelicTrigger.dev
Starting PriceCustom pricing$10/mo
Number of Plans44
Free TierYesYes
Pricing Modelusage-basedusage-based
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

New Relic and Trigger.dev are both priced at Custom pricing, making them equally accessible Dev Tools. Together they offer 8 pricing plans with 61 features compared, so the best choice comes down to which features match your needs.

Both tools offer free plans, making them accessible for teams on a budget.

Review the detailed tier-by-tier comparison above to see exactly which features are included at each price point and find the best fit for your Dev Tools needs.

Pricing Plans
New Relic
New Relic
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Trigger.dev
Trigger.dev
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Tier 1
Free
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • 100 GB data ingest i
  • Automatic logs obfuscation i
  • Unlimited basic
  • One free full platform user
  • Access to 50+ capabilities
  • Data retention
Start with Free
Free
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • 20 concurrent runs
  • Unlimited tasks
  • 5 team members
  • Dev and Prod environments
  • Preview branches
  • Custom dashboards
  • 10 schedules
  • 1 day log retention
  • 1 day query period
  • Community support
  • 1 alert destination
  • 10 concurrent Realtime connections
Start with Free
Tier 2
Standard
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Limited to 5 full platform users
  • Ticketed support availability
  • 2 business days support response SLA
  • SAML single sign-on
Start with Standard
Hobby
$10/monthCheapest
Includes
  • 50 concurrent runs
  • Unlimited tasks
  • 5 team members
  • Dev, Preview and Prod environments
  • 5 preview branches
  • 1 custom dashboard
  • 100 schedules
  • 7 day log retention
  • 7 days query period
  • Community support
  • 3 alert destinations
  • 50 concurrent Realtime connections
Start with Hobby
Tier 3
Pro
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Unlimited full platform users.
  • Commitment options i
  • 2-hour critical initial support response SLA
  • Data Plus eligibility i
  • Optional: Full consumption pricing with no user licenses
Start with Pro
Pro
$50/monthCheapest
Includes
  • 200+ concurrent runs Then $10/month per 50
  • Unlimited tasks
  • 25+ team members Then $20/month per seat
  • Dev, Preview and Prod environments
  • 20+ preview branches Then $10/month per branch
  • 5+ custom dashboards Then $10/month per dashboard
  • 1000+ schedules Then $10/month per 1,000
  • 30 day log retention
  • 30 days query period
  • Dedicated Slack support
  • 100+ alert destinations
  • 500+ concurrent Realtime connections Then $10/month per 1,000
Start with Pro
Tier 4
Enterprise
Custom pricing
Includes
  • FedRAMP Moderate and HIPAA eligibility with Data Plus
  • Priority ticket routing
  • 1-hour critical initial support response SLA
  • Optional: Full consumption pricing with no user licenses
Start with Enterprise
Enterprise
Custom pricing
Includes
  • All Pro plan features +
  • Custom log retention
  • Priority support
  • Role-based access control
  • SOC 2 report
  • SSO
Start with Enterprise

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New Relic

Full-stack observability platform with generous free tier

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Trigger.dev

Background jobs and workflow engine for serverless applications

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Our Pick

Trigger.dev

Trigger.dev offers a free plan.

Based on pricing data only. Review the full comparison below for your specific needs.

Best value: Trigger.dev

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Which Should You Choose?

Choose New Relic if:

  • •You prefer New Relic's free tier features—100 GB data ingest i, Automatic logs obfuscation i
  • •You prioritize New Relic's user experience and interface over price (both tools are similarly priced)
  • •You prefer New Relic's usage-based model with its 4-tier structure

Choose Trigger.dev if:

  • •You prefer Trigger.dev's free tier features—20 concurrent runs, Unlimited tasks
  • •You want more features built-in—Trigger.dev offers 23 additional features across its plans
  • •You prioritize Trigger.dev's user experience and interface over price (both tools are similarly priced)

Both New Relic and Trigger.dev offer free plans [1], eliminating cost barriers for evaluation. This means you can test both tools thoroughly with your actual workflows before any financial commitment. The free tiers differ in scope: New Relic includes 6 features, while Trigger.dev includes 12 features. Evaluate which free tier matches your evaluation needs before deciding to upgrade. Your best approach is to activate both free trials and evaluate which tool's workflow, integrations, and user experience align better with your team's needs before committing to paid plans.

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Frequently Asked Questions: New Relic vs Trigger.dev

How many pricing plans does New Relic have vs Trigger.dev?
New Relic offers 4 pricing plans, while Trigger.dev offers 4 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Does New Relic or Trigger.dev offer a free plan?
Yes, both New Relic and Trigger.dev offer free plans. Compare the feature limits of each free tier to see which better fits your use case before upgrading.
Does New Relic or Trigger.dev offer custom enterprise pricing?
Yes, both New Relic and Trigger.dev offer custom enterprise pricing tiers with quote-based pricing. Contact each vendor for a tailored quote.
How do New Relic and Trigger.dev compare for Dev Tools?
Both New Relic and Trigger.dev are Dev Tools. New Relic offers 4 plans starting at Custom pricing, while Trigger.dev offers 4 plans starting at $10/mo. Review the feature breakdowns above to see which better fits your Dev Tools needs.

Sources

  1. New Relic Official Pricing— Vendor pricing page
  2. Trigger.dev Official Pricing— Vendor pricing page

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