JustRun vs Inngest
HTTP cron jobs without the SDK.
Inngest is a powerful event-driven function platform with scheduling support. It requires deploying the Inngest SDK into your app. JustRun calls your existing HTTP endpoints — no SDK, no deployment changes, with AI diagnostics and escalation policies.
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JustRun wins
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Inngest wins
| Feature | JustRun | Inngest |
|---|---|---|
| Requires SDK in App | ✓No — calls any HTTP endpoint | Yes — must install @inngest/core |
| Setup Complexity | ✓Paste URL, set schedule — done | npm install, define functions, configure serve handler |
| AI Failure Diagnosis | ✓AI explains HTTP failures, in alert notifications | Basic run history in dashboard |
| Alert Channels | ✓Slack, Discord, Email, Webhook, PagerDuty | Slack (paid plans) |
| Escalation Policies | ✓Multi-phase, AI Wizard, 3-tier inheritance | Not available |
| Step Functions | Job chains (HTTP-based) | ✓Native TypeScript step orchestration |
| TypeScript Integration | Via HTTP endpoints | ✓First-class TypeScript, type-safe steps |
| Event-Driven Triggers | Cron-based only | ✓Events + cron + webhook |
| Dead Letter Queue | Built-in DLQ, Retry/Dismiss | Failed function queue |
| Job Chains | on_success, on_failure, on_status_code, on_body_contains | ✓Native step.run() orchestration |
| CLI | npx @justrun/cli | Inngest CLI (dev server) |
| MCP Server | ✓mcp.justrun.sh for AI agents | Not available |
Pricing
Based on publicly-listed competitor pricing at time of writing. Check the vendor's website for current pricing.
JustRun
Free: 10 jobs. Hobby: $3/mo. Maker: $7/mo. Pro: $19/mo. Scale: $49/mo.
Inngest
Free tier available. Pro: usage-based pricing. Enterprise: custom.
Switching is easy
If using Inngest for simple HTTP cron jobs, extract the cron expression and endpoint URL, then recreate as JustRun jobs. Keep Inngest for complex TypeScript step functions.
The verdict
Inngest is excellent for complex, stateful TypeScript workflows with step orchestration. JustRun is better for straightforward HTTP cron jobs without SDK overhead.
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