At a Glance
Ideal for
TypeScript developers needing background jobs
Consider that
JavaScript only
Typical cost: $29/mo
Best For
TypeScript developers needing background jobs
Product Screenshots
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About Trigger.dev
Trigger.dev runs long-running jobs in your codebase. Open-source with full observability.
Key Features
Long-running jobs
Open source
Self-hostable
TypeScript
Observability
Scheduling
Things to Consider
JavaScript only
Newer platform
Self-host complexity
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Founder Reviews
4/5Editorial Review
Strong productivity solution. TypeScript developers needing background jobs.
Reviewed December 2025 by our editorial team
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