AWS Step Functions vs Cadence
| AWS Step Functions | Cadence | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Web | api, Linux, self-hosted, Web |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Visual workflow builder | Yes | — |
| Event triggers | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic retries | Yes | Yes |
| Execution observability | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment model | cloud | self-hosted |
| Human approvals | Yes | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Workflow Orchestration Software, Best Process Orchestration Software. On Everything Xiaomi, AWS Step Functions scores higher on our published basis.