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Temporal vs Travis CI: Pricing Comparison 2026

Side-by-side pricing comparison of Temporal and Travis CI. See all plans, features, and costs at a glance.

Bottom line: Travis CI starts at $13.75/mo, making it $86/mo cheaper than Temporal ($100/mo). Neither offers a free plan.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026
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Temporal vs Travis CI: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureTemporalTravis CI
Starting Price$100/mo$13.75/mo
Number of Plans33
Free TierNoNo
Pricing Modelusage-basedusage-based
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

Travis CI is the more affordable option, starting at $13.75/mo compared to Temporal's $100/mo. Both are Dev Tools with 6 combined pricing plans and 50 features compared.

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
Temporal
Temporal
Try it free
Travis CI
Travis CI
Try it free
Tier 1
Essentials
$100/month
Includes
  • 1 M Actions
  • 1 GB Active Storage
  • 40 GB Retained Storage
  • 99.9% SLA, 99.99% HA Options
  • Multi-Cloud & Multi-Region
  • User Roles
  • Service Accounts & API Keys
  • Audit Logging
  • Workflow Management
  • Workflow Availability
  • 1 Business Day P0 Response Time
  • Core Platform Configuration
Start with Essentials
Usage Based
$14/monthCheapest
$11 / year
Includes
  • 420,000 Linux build credits per year
  • 80 Concurrent jobs
  • Premium VMs available
  • Linux customized images addon
Start with Usage Based
Tier 2
BusinessPopular
$500/month
Includes
  • 2.5 M Actions
  • 2.5 GB Active Storage
  • 100 GB Retained Storage
  • Commitments
  • Everything in Essentials
  • SAML SSO Included
  • SCIM Add-on
  • 2 Business Hours P0 Response Times
  • Workflow Troubleshooting
  • Worker Configuration
  • SDK Implementation
Start with Business
Server
$34/monthCheapest
$28 / year
Includes
  • On-Premise or Private Cloud
  • Perforce and Subversion CI/CD
  • Premium Support Options
Start with Server
Tier 3
Enterprise
Custom pricing
Includes
  • 10 M Actions
  • 10 GB Active Storage
  • 400 GB Retained Storage
  • Commitments
  • Everything in Business
  • SAML SSO Included
  • SCIM Included
  • 24/7, 30 Minute P0
  • Usage Optimization
  • Technical Onboarding
  • Design Review
  • Worker Tuning
  • Senior Support Staff
  • Cost Reviews
  • Security and Contract Reviews
  • Mission Critical Add-on
  • Designated Support Engineer Add-on
Start with Enterprise
Unlimited Plan
$72/monthCheapest
$60 / year
Includes
  • Unlimited build credits, collaborators and repositories
  • 1 to 300 Concurrent jobs
  • Premium VMs available
Start with Unlimited Plan

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Temporal

Durable execution platform for reliable distributed workflows

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Travis CI

Hosted CI/CD service for open-source and private projects

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Which Should You Choose?

Choose Temporal if:

  • •You want more features built-in—Temporal offers 30 additional features across its plans
  • •Your team needs custom enterprise pricing—Temporal offers negotiated terms for large deployments
  • •You prefer Temporal's usage-based model with its 3-tier structure

Choose Travis CI if:

  • •You want lower per-user costs—Travis CI starts at $13.75/mo, saving $86.25/mo compared to Temporal at $100/mo
  • •You want Travis CI's approach to incremental feature unlocking across its 3 pricing tiers
  • •You value Travis CI's specific feature progression from free to advanced tier levels

Travis CI is the more affordable choice [1], starting at $13.75/mo compared to Temporal's $100/mo. For a 50-person team on paid plans, this translates to Travis CI saving approximately $4313/month. Travis CI offers 3 pricing tiers compared to Temporal's 3, giving you more granular control over scaling costs as your team grows. Across all tiers, Travis CI provides 10 total features versus 40 for Temporal, offering a more focused toolset depending on your specific needs. If controlling SaaS spend is a priority, Travis CI offers the better cost-to-value ratio. Consider Temporal only if its unique capabilities directly address a gap Travis CI cannot fill.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Temporal vs Travis CI

Which is cheaper, Temporal or Travis CI?
As of March 2026, Travis CI starts at a lower price point. Temporal starts at $100/mo while Travis CI starts at $13.75/mo. However, the best value depends on the features you need at each tier.
How many pricing plans does Temporal have vs Travis CI?
Temporal offers 3 pricing plans, while Travis CI offers 3 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Can I save money by paying annually for Temporal or Travis CI?
Both Temporal and Travis CI offer annual billing options. Check each plan's yearly pricing for potential savings compared to monthly billing.
What is the most popular Temporal plan?
The Business plan is Temporal's most popular tier, priced at $500/mo. Key features include 2.5 M Actions, 2.5 GB Active Storage, 100 GB Retained Storage.
Does Temporal or Travis CI offer custom enterprise pricing?
Temporal offers a custom-priced enterprise tier for larger teams. Travis CI lists all its pricing publicly.
How do Temporal and Travis CI compare for Dev Tools?
Both Temporal and Travis CI are Dev Tools. Temporal offers 3 plans starting at $100/mo, while Travis CI offers 3 plans starting at $13.75/mo. Review the feature breakdowns above to see which better fits your Dev Tools needs.

Sources

  1. Temporal Official Pricing— Vendor pricing page
  2. Travis CI Official Pricing— Vendor pricing page

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