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Event-driven durable functions for background job orchestration

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Pricing last verified: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin, Founder & Lead Analyst
Updated March 16, 2026
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Pricing Analysis

Inngest's usage-based model (Hobby free, Pro $75/month for 1M executions) undercuts Temporal's $100/month minimum; free tier (50K executions, 5 concurrent steps, 3 users) targets proof-of-concepts and small teams. Pro tier's 100+ concurrent steps and 15+ user support scales to 10-50 person organizations.

The free tier's 5-concurrent-step limit constrains parallel workflows; Pro's 100+ removes this ceiling, enabling fan-out patterns common in e-commerce checkout flows. Trace retention (7 days free, 90 days Enterprise) impacts debugging speed—short free-tier windows force log archival.

Inngest positions as 'event-driven durable functions'—emphasizing event sourcing patterns over batch orchestration, differentiating from Temporal's workflow-centric positioning. Pricing reflects this: 1M executions (Pro, $75/month) is 1/3 Essentials tier cost, suggesting lower per-execution cost.

Strengths

  • Free tier (50K executions, 3 users) enables evaluation without credit card friction; low conversion friction attracts early-stage teams and reduces sales cycle.
  • Pro tier's 100+ concurrent steps enable sophisticated fan-out/fan-in patterns; Temporal's opaque 'action' definition makes concurrency comparison difficult.
  • Event-first API design (trigger functions on events) feels natural to teams already using event buses (SNS, Kafka); Temporal requires workflow definition learning curve.

Considerations

  • Hobby free tier's 5-concurrent-step limit makes real-world workflows infeasible; most teams must upgrade immediately, creating misleading 'free' tier positioning.
  • Pro tier ($75/month) lacks explicit SLA or P0 response commitments; Temporal Business ($500/month) includes 2-hour guaranteed response, critical for production systems.
  • Trace retention (7 days free, 90 days Enterprise) mirrors competitors but 90-day limit may be insufficient for post-incident analysis >3 months; Temporal's Enterprise unlimited retention.
Ideal For

Event-driven teams (5-30 developers) building serverless workflows with <500K monthly executions, prioritizing low-cost evaluation over SLA guarantees.

Pricing Takeaway

Free tier and Pro tier ($75/month for 1M executions) undercut Temporal on cost, but concurrent step limits and 7-day trace retention force rapid upgrades for production workloads.

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Pricing Plans (3)

Hobby

$0/mo
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Pro

$75/mo
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Enterprise

Custom
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Inngest cost?
As of March 2026, Inngest offers a free plan. Paid plans start at $75/mo, with 3 tiers available on a usage-based pricing model.
Does Inngest offer a free plan?
As of March 2026, yes, Inngest does offer a free plan. You can get started at no cost and upgrade later as your needs grow.
What pricing model does Inngest use?
As of March 2026, the usage-based pricing model used by Inngest means you pay based on metered usage, so you only pay for what you use. It offers predictable cost scaling for growing teams.
Does Inngest offer enterprise or custom pricing?
As of March 2026, yes, Inngest offers an Enterprise tier with custom pricing for enterprise deployments. Contact the vendor to discuss your organization's specific needs and get a tailored quote.

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