Cloud Run functions
6.6#8 in serverless platforms$0.40 usage-basedFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitCloud Run functions vs Inngest
What both publish
| Fact | Cloud Run functions | Inngest |
|---|---|---|
| Encryption | Customer-managed encryption keys can protect uploaded source code, built container images, and deployed function instances. | The service encrypts database data at rest and traffic in transit, with optional customer-side encryption middleware and keys. |
| Integrations | Cloud Run functions integrates with Google Cloud and third-party services through events and webhook integrations. | The documentation describes integrations for Vercel and Netlify deployment syncs, Neon database events, and Datadog and Prometheus monitoring. |
| Observability | The platform provides integrated monitoring and supports application observability and diagnosability with Cloud Trace. | Inngest provides traces, run replay and production metrics for workflow inspection. |
| Purpose | Cloud Run functions is a lightweight compute solution for creating single-purpose, stand-alone functions that respond to Cloud events without managing a server or runtime environment. | Inngest orchestrates asynchronous code as durable functions for event driven workflows, background jobs, and agents. |
Cloud Run functions plans
- Usage beyond free invocations$0.40 a month
- Free tier—
Inngest plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$99 a month
- Business$499 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Cloud Run functions if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Inngest if…
Inngest suits developers building event-driven workflows, background jobs, or agents with TypeScript, Python, or Go. Its free plan may suit those whose execution needs fit within its stated quota.