Trigger.dev
Open-source background jobs for TypeScript
Trigger.dev is an open-source background job and workflow platform for TypeScript developers. Run long tasks, cron jobs, and event-driven workflows. Self-hostable or cloud.
Pros
- TypeScript-native with great DX
- Open-source and self-hostable
- Long-running task support (no timeout limits)
Cons
- Developer tool — not for no-code users
- Newer platform
Best For
TypeScript developers building background jobs, scheduled tasks, and event-driven workflows in Node.js apps
Pricing
Free
- Core features included
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