Inngest
8.3#1 in task queue softwareFrom $99 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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Procrastinate
6.1#19 in task queue softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Inngest | Procrastinate |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | The documented local installation uses a curl installer, then starts the Dev Server with an application endpoint URL. | The quickstart installs Procrastinate in a Python virtual environment with `pip install procrastinate`. |
| Purpose | Inngest orchestrates asynchronous code as durable functions for event driven workflows, background jobs, and agents. | Procrastinate is an open-source distributed task processing library for Python that uses PostgreSQL to store task definitions, manage locks, and dispatch tasks. |
Inngest plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$99 a month
- Business$499 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Procrastinate plans
- ProcrastinateFree
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.
Pick Procrastinate if…
Procrastinate suits Python applications that need to defer work to workers, including Django or ASGI applications. It is best considered by teams prepared to self-host and use PostgreSQL 13 or later.