Directory · Automation
Trigger.dev
Open-source background job platform built for AI workloads. Long-running, retryable, observable agent jobs.
Best for
Agent jobs that take minutes to hours; long-running AI workflows
Pros and cons
Pros
- Built for AI long-running tasks
- Open source
- Excellent observability
Cons
- Newer ecosystem than queues like BullMQ
- Self-hosted needs more ops
Alternatives
More automation tools
Activepieces
Automation · Activepieces · United States
Open-source no-code automation platform with AI steps and MCP support; a self-hostable alternative to Zapier.
Best for
Self-hosted workflow automation with data control
Gumloop
Automation · Gumloop · United States
No-code drag-and-drop platform for building AI-powered workflow automations for scraping, enrichment, and document tasks.
Best for
Ops and growth teams automating repetitive AI workflows without code
Lindy
Automation · Lindy · United States
Platform for creating AI assistants that automate email, scheduling, CRM, and outreach tasks across integrated business apps.
Best for
Delegating recurring business tasks to configurable AI agents