EdgeCron vs Trigger.dev
Trigger.dev is an open source background jobs framework and managed runtime. EdgeCron does not run your code; it reliably schedules and retries HTTP deliveries to your services.
Official positioning
Trigger.dev focuses on background job execution
Trigger.dev describes itself as an open source background jobs framework for reliable workflows in plain async code, long-running AI tasks, built-in queues, retries, monitoring, and no infrastructure management.
Where EdgeCron fits
EdgeCron keeps execution inside your own service
EdgeCron is a lighter fit when you only need to call an endpoint later, retry a failed outbound callback, inspect delivery attempts, or debug callback receivers locally.
Decision checklist
Choose EdgeCron if your team wants scheduled HTTP delivery without deploying task code into a separate job runtime.
Consider Trigger.dev when you need a managed task runtime, long-running code execution, queues, realtime run status, or self-hosting options.
Verify current compute pricing, run limits, concurrency, runtime support, and self-hosting responsibilities from Trigger.dev's official pages.
Official sources
This page is based on official vendor docs and pricing pages. Always confirm live plan limits before purchase.
From API key to reliable delivery in minutes
Create a key, schedule a task, listen locally, and replay failed callbacks from the dashboard. The same workflow works across API, SDKs, and CLI.
Create an API key
Generate scoped credentials in the dashboard and use them from your server, CI job, or background worker.
Schedule an HTTP task
Send target URL, payload, delay, and retry limit. EdgeCron stores the task durably before your app returns.
Debug callbacks locally
Use a CLI Debug Token and run edgecron-cli listen --port 3000 to receive scheduled callbacks on localhost without a tunnel.
Replay with context
Inspect delivery status, latency, headers, payloads, and replay failed attempts from the dashboard or API.
Simple, transparent pricing
Start free, then upgrade when you need more monthly triggers, replay workflows, longer retention, and higher volume.
Monthly triggers include API-created tasks, event publishes, and schedule fires. Fan-out deliveries and automatic retries are included within those trigger limits.
Free
For hobbyists and evaluation
- 10,000 Triggers / month
- 5 Cron Jobs
- Endpoints unlimited
- 3 day(s) Log retention
- Webhook signing
- CLI debugging
- MCP private beta eligibility
- Priority support
Starter
For indie developers and startups
- 50,000 Triggers / month
- 30 Cron Jobs
- Endpoints unlimited
- 7 day(s) Log retention
- Webhook signing
- CLI debugging
- MCP private beta eligibility
- Priority support
Pro
For growing teams and businesses
- 250,000 Triggers / month
- 200 Cron Jobs
- Endpoints unlimited
- 30 day(s) Log retention
- Webhook signing
- CLI debugging
- MCP private beta eligibility
- Priority support
Business
For large-scale enterprise deployments
- 2,000,000 Triggers / month
- Unlimited Cron Jobs
- Endpoints unlimited
- 90 day(s) Log retention
- Webhook signing
- CLI debugging
- MCP private beta eligibility
- Priority support
Paid plans are billed automatically. Cancel anytime — access continues until the end of the billing period.
No credit card required for Free plan.
Get help before a callback path becomes urgent
EdgeCron support is organized around production delivery: docs for implementation, billing support for subscriptions, abuse handling, and priority support for paid plans.
Implementation docs
Use quickstarts, SDK examples, and CLI flows to validate a delivery path before launch.
Read docsBilling and account help
Contact support for invoices, cancellations, subscription questions, and account access issues.
Email supportAbuse reports
Report spam, phishing, scanning, SSRF attempts, or other unacceptable use.
Report abusePriority support
Paid plans include stronger support expectations for production troubleshooting and recovery workflows.
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