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Pulumi vs Trigger.dev: Pricing Comparison 2026

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

Bottom line: Trigger.dev starts at $10/mo, making it $30/mo cheaper than Pulumi ($40/mo). Pulumi offers a free plan.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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

FeaturePulumiTrigger.dev
Starting Price$40/mo$10/mo
Number of Plans44
Free TierYesYes
Pricing Modelusage-basedusage-based
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

Trigger.dev is the more affordable option, starting at $10/mo compared to Pulumi's $40/mo. Both are Dev Tools with 8 combined pricing plans and 70 features compared.

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
Pulumi
Trigger.dev
Trigger.dev
Try it free
Tier 1
Individual
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • IaC state management
  • Unlimited projects, stacks, and environments
  • Unlimited updates and history
  • 500 free deployments minutes
Start with Individual
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
Team
$40/month
Includes
  • Up to 10 users
  • Secure collaboration and CI/CD
  • AI assistance with Pulumi Neo
  • Resource search
  • OIDC and Org Access Tokens
  • Webhooks
  • Automatic secrets rotation
  • Community support
Start with Team
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
Enterprise
$400/month
Includes
  • Unlimited users
  • SAML/SSO and RBAC
  • Internal developer platform (IDP)
  • Audit logs
  • Drift detection and remediation
  • Time-to-live stacks
  • Customer Managed Keys
  • Priority feature requests
  • 12x5 Enterprise Support available
Start with Enterprise
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
Business Critical
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Self-hosting available
  • Built-in compliance (NIST, PCI, and more)
  • Automatic group & user sync (SCIM)
  • Audit logs export
  • Volume pricing and invoicing
  • Private Slack and Professional Services
  • 24x7 Enterprise Support available
Start with Business Critical
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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Pulumi

Infrastructure as code using real programming languages

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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, starts at $30/mo lower ($10/mo vs $40/mo).

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 Pulumi if:

  • •You prefer Pulumi's free tier features—IaC state management, Unlimited projects, stacks, and environments
  • •You prefer Pulumi's usage-based model with its 4-tier structure
  • •Pulumi's feature bundling aligns with how Dev Tools teams actually work day-to-day

Choose Trigger.dev if:

  • •You want lower per-user costs—Trigger.dev starts at $10/mo, saving $30/mo compared to Pulumi at $40/mo
  • •You prefer Trigger.dev's free tier features—20 concurrent runs, Unlimited tasks
  • •You want more features built-in—Trigger.dev offers 14 additional features across its plans

Both Pulumi 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: Pulumi includes 4 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: Pulumi vs Trigger.dev

Which is cheaper, Pulumi or Trigger.dev?
As of March 2026, Trigger.dev starts at a lower price point. Pulumi starts at $40/mo while Trigger.dev starts at $10/mo. However, the best value depends on the features you need at each tier.
How many pricing plans does Pulumi have vs Trigger.dev?
Pulumi offers 4 pricing plans, while Trigger.dev offers 4 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Does Pulumi or Trigger.dev offer a free plan?
Yes, both Pulumi 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 Pulumi or Trigger.dev offer custom enterprise pricing?
Yes, both Pulumi and Trigger.dev offer custom enterprise pricing tiers with quote-based pricing. Contact each vendor for a tailored quote.
How do Pulumi and Trigger.dev compare for Dev Tools?
Both Pulumi and Trigger.dev are Dev Tools. Pulumi offers 4 plans starting at $40/mo, 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. Pulumi Official Pricing— Vendor pricing page
  2. Trigger.dev Official Pricing— Vendor pricing page

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