Dapr
7.4#6 in process orchestration softwareFrom $1,199 a monthFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitDapr vs Inngest
What both publish
| Fact | Dapr | Inngest |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Dapr applications run on Kubernetes or self-hosted on virtual or physical machines across cloud and edge environments. | Inngest functions can run wherever an app is hosted, with platform guides for Vercel, Netlify, Cloudflare Pages, Render, and DigitalOcean. |
| Founded | 2019 | 2022 |
| Integrations | Official integrations include AWS, Azure, KEDA, GitHub Actions, the Dapr Kubernetes Operator, Kratix Marketplace, and Argo CD. | The documentation describes integrations for Vercel and Netlify deployment syncs, Neon database events, and Datadog and Prometheus monitoring. |
| Observability | Dapr emits metrics, logs and traces and supports W3C Trace Context and OpenTelemetry. | Inngest provides traces, run replay and production metrics for workflow inspection. |
| Purpose | Dapr provides durable, verifiable execution so workflows and AI agents survive crashes, restarts, and outages. | Inngest orchestrates asynchronous code as durable functions for event driven workflows, background jobs, and agents. |
Dapr plans
- Cloud FreeFree
- Dedicated Cloud$1,199 a month
- BYOC$1,599 a month
- Enterprise ServerPriced on request
Inngest plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$99 a month
- Business$499 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Dapr if…
Dapr suits developers and organizations building distributed applications, durable workflows, or AI agents. It can be deployed on Kubernetes or self-hosted across cloud and edge environments.
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.