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Dagster vs Tray.io

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Dagster

Automation Integration

Data orchestration platform with asset lineage and AI-native observability

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Tray.io

Automation Integration

The intelligent integration platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Dagster learning curve steeper than simpler task schedulers; Tray.io now rebranded Tray.ai; pricing page names three tiers, Pro (3 workspaces, 7 day insights), Team (20 workspaces, 30 day insights) and Enterprise (unlimited workspaces, 180 day insights, SSO, HIPAA), but publishes no figures and requires a demo or sales call for a quote
  • They diverge on capability: Dagster covers Asset-centric orchestration, Tray.io covers Low-code workflow builder.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dagster and Tray.io actually diverge.

Attributes where Dagster and Tray.io differ
AttributeDagsterTray.io
Pricing modelFree open-source core plus paid cloud platformsubscription
PlatformsCloud, Self-hostedWeb, Api
FoundedUnknown2015

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Automation Integration).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Dagster

  • Asset-centric orchestration
  • Lineage tracking
  • Data quality monitoring
  • Multi-tool integration
  • Branch deployments
  • Dagster+ AI
  • Hybrid deployment

Only in Tray.io

  • Low-code workflow builder
  • API integrations
  • Webhooks
  • Conditional logic
  • Error handling
  • Rate limiting
  • Data transformation
  • Authentication

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Dagster

  • Orchestrating multi-stage data transformation pipelinesnot Tray.io
  • Tracking data lineage across transformation toolsnot Tray.io
  • Monitoring data quality and asset healthnot Tray.io
  • Coordinating dbt and Snowflake workflowsnot Tray.io

Tray.io

  • Workflow Automationnot Dagster
  • Data Integrationnot Dagster
  • Process Automationnot Dagster
  • App Integrationnot Dagster
  • API Connectivitynot Dagster

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Dagster

  • Learning curve steeper than simpler task schedulers
  • Asset-centric model requires redesigning existing task-based pipelines
  • Pricing complex with per-credit costs on top of base fee
  • Open-source version requires self-hosting infrastructure
  • Limited to data workflows; not suitable for general automation

Tray.io

  • Now rebranded Tray.ai; pricing page names three tiers, Pro (3 workspaces, 7 day insights), Team (20 workspaces, 30 day insights) and Enterprise (unlimited workspaces, 180 day insights, SSO, HIPAA), but publishes no figures and requires a demo or sales call for a quote

Pricing, plan by plan

Dagster

Free
  • Open SourceFree
    • Self-hosted deployment
    • Full orchestration engine
    • Community support
  • Solo$10/month
    • 1 user and 1 code location
    • Pay-as-you-go credits at $0.040 per credit
    • 1 deployment
  • Starter$100/month
    • Up to 3 users and 5 code locations
    • Better credit rate at $0.035 per credit
    • 1 deployment
  • Pro$null/custom
    • Unlimited code locations and deployments
    • Custom serverless compute pricing
    • Personalized onboarding

Tray.io

Free
  • Starter$50/month
    • 20 workflows
    • 50 integrations
    • Community support
  • Professional$150/month
    • Unlimited workflows
    • 500+ integrations
    • Email support
  • Enterprise$500/month
    • Custom workflows
    • Dedicated support
    • Advanced security

Which should you pick?

Choose Dagster if

  • You need asset-centric orchestration.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Cloud, Self-hosted.
  • You also want lineage tracking.
Dagster review

Choose Tray.io if

  • You need low-code workflow builder.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want api integrations.
Tray.io review

Questions people ask

Is Dagster or Tray.io better?
Neither clearly leads. Dagster starts at Free and Tray.io at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dagster or Tray.io?
Dagster starts at Free and Tray.io at Free.
Does Dagster or Tray.io run on more platforms?
Dagster runs on Cloud, Self-hosted. Tray.io runs on Web, Api.
Can I use Dagster for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Dagster best used for?
Dagster is most often used for orchestrating multi-stage data transformation pipelines, tracking data lineage across transformation tools, monitoring data quality and asset health, coordinating dbt and snowflake workflows. Of those, orchestrating multi-stage data transformation pipelines and tracking data lineage across transformation tools are not what Tray.io is typically brought in for.
What can Dagster do that Tray.io cannot?
Dagster covers Asset-centric orchestration, Lineage tracking, Data quality monitoring, Multi-tool integration. Tray.io covers Low-code workflow builder, API integrations, Webhooks, Conditional logic.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Dagster: What does Solo plan at $10/month include?

Solo includes 1 user, 1 code location, 1 deployment, and serverless compute at $0.010/minute, with 30-day free trial.

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Dagster: How are credits calculated on Dagster+?

Each asset materialization and ops execution costs 1 credit. Solo plan charges $0.040 per credit; Starter reduces to $0.035 per credit.

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Dagster: Is Dagster open-source available for free?

Yes, Dagster open-source is free and includes the full orchestration engine for self-hosted deployment with community support.

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