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Trigger.dev vs UiPath

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Trigger.dev

Automation Integration

Build and deploy fully managed AI agents and workflows

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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UiPath

Automation Integration

The leading platform for business process automation

From
$25/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Trigger.dev has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Trigger.dev unclear scaling costs beyond included limits; pricing becomes complex beyond base plan features; UiPath the Basic plan from $25 per month caps the tenant at 5 Basic users, 5 Plus users, 1 Pro user and 2 unattended robots
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Trigger.dev and UiPath actually diverge.

Attributes where Trigger.dev and UiPath differ
AttributeTrigger.devUiPath
Starting priceFree$25/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebDesktop, Web
FoundedUnknown2005

Identical on both: 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 Trigger.dev

Nothing recorded that UiPath does not also cover.

Only in UiPath

  • Desktop RPA
  • Cloud RPA
  • Process mining
  • Task mining
  • AI capabilities
  • Monitoring
  • Analytics
  • 500+ connectors

What people use each for

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

Trigger.dev

  • Job automation and workflow orchestrationnot UiPath
  • API-driven task schedulingnot UiPath
  • Background job processing for applicationsnot UiPath

UiPath

  • Robotic process automation and business automationnot Trigger.dev
  • Enterprise-wide deployment and process optimizationnot Trigger.dev
  • UI automation and intelligent document processingnot Trigger.dev
  • Large-scale automation programs with custom requirementsnot Trigger.dev

Where each one falls short

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

Trigger.dev

  • Unclear scaling costs beyond included limits; pricing becomes complex beyond base plan features
  • No published Enterprise pricing; requires contacting sales
  • HIPAA BAA compliance requires separate add-on request
  • Pro plan uses conditional language that obscures exact overage costs
  • Compute billing granularity is unclear; waits under 5 seconds still consume compute resources

UiPath

  • The Basic plan from $25 per month caps the tenant at 5 Basic users, 5 Plus users, 1 Pro user and 2 unattended robots
  • Basic tenants are hosted only in the European region
  • Only the Basic tier carries a published price; Standard and Enterprise require contacting sales
  • Self healing automation, process simulation, Elastic Robot Orchestration, bring your own encryption keys and dedicated deployments are Enterprise only
  • Agent capability is limited on Basic and requires Standard or Enterprise
  • Extra unattended robots are purchased separately on top of the plan

Pricing, plan by plan

Trigger.dev

Free
  • FreeFree
    • $5 monthly credits
    • 20 concurrent runs
    • 1 day log retention
  • Hobby$10/month
    • $10 monthly credits
    • 50 concurrent runs
    • 7 day log retention
  • Pro$50/month
    • $50 monthly credits
    • 200+ concurrent runs
    • 30 day log retention
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • Custom discounts
    • RBAC and SSO
    • SOC 2 reports

UiPath

$25/month
  • Automation Cloud Basic$25/month
    • Build and run basic personal automations
    • Limited scale
    • 99.9% service uptime
  • Automation Cloud Standard$null/month
    • Enterprise automation capabilities
    • Document classification and extraction at scale
    • No limits to scale
  • Automation Cloud Enterprise$null/month
    • Self-healing UI automation
    • Process optimization and simulation
    • Infrastructure automation
  • Test Cloud Standard$null/month
    • Contact Sales for pricing

Which should you pick?

Choose Trigger.dev if

  • You want to start without paying.
Trigger.dev review

Choose UiPath if

  • You need desktop rpa.
  • You work on Desktop, Web.
  • You also want cloud rpa.
UiPath review

Questions people ask

Is Trigger.dev or UiPath better?
Neither clearly leads. Trigger.dev starts at Free and UiPath at $25/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Trigger.dev or UiPath?
Trigger.dev has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Trigger.dev and $25/month for UiPath.
Does Trigger.dev or UiPath run on more platforms?
Trigger.dev runs on Web. UiPath runs on Desktop, Web.
Can I use Trigger.dev for free?
Yes. Trigger.dev has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. UiPath starts at $25/month.
What is Trigger.dev best used for?
Trigger.dev is most often used for job automation and workflow orchestration, api-driven task scheduling, background job processing for applications. Of those, job automation and workflow orchestration and api-driven task scheduling are not what UiPath is typically brought in for.
What can Trigger.dev do that UiPath cannot?
UiPath covers Desktop RPA, Cloud RPA, Process mining, Task mining.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Trigger.dev: Is there a free plan for Trigger.dev?

Yes, the Free plan offers $5 in monthly credits, 20 concurrent runs, 1 day log retention, and community support at no cost.

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UiPath: How much does UiPath cost?

UiPath Automation Cloud Basic starts at $25/month for individuals and small teams. Standard and Enterprise tiers require contacting sales for custom pricing based on organizational needs.

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Trigger.dev: What's the starting price for a paid plan?

The Hobby plan costs $10 per month USD and includes $10 monthly credits, 50 concurrent runs, and 7 day log retention.

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UiPath: What are the limitations of UiPath's Basic tier?

The Basic tier at $25/month is limited to building and running basic personal automations at limited scale, with European region hosting only and bronze-level support. Standard and Enterprise tiers remove these limits.

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UiPath: Does UiPath charge for users and robots separately?

UiPath's pricing tiers include base costs, but users, robots, and agents may require additional purchases beyond the tier pricing, depending on organizational requirements.

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