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Dagger

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Dagger is a programmable CI stack that replaces brittle pipeline scripts with a portable DAG engine, cache-aware execution, and language SDKs. Teams daggerize pipelines to run the same checks locally or in Dagger Cloud, with observability, GitHub Checks integration, and module sharing for faster, repeatable automation.

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Free access
Individual early access plan is free with observability for one user and community support.
API access
Pipelines are triggered through Dagger’s programmable API and SDKs described in docs linked from the homepage.

Is Dagger right for you?

A good fit for

Platform and developer productivity teams replacing artisanal CI scripts with cached, traceable Dagger pipelines across languages.

Before you choose

Team plan includes a two-week trial before the $50 per month early access price and caps published monthly event allowances.

Missing software stack for CI

Dagger replaces shell-script CI with a real API and portable execution engine that teams can run locally or in the cloud with traced caching.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.

CapabilityValueEvidenceChecked
Portable DAG engineHomepage explains decoupling pipeline logic so checks run locally or scale out in Dagger Cloud with automatic caching.Facts sourced2026-10-04
Cloud observabilityPricing compares workflow logs, function traces, cache visibility, and GitHub Checks integration across tiers.Facts sourced2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

Dagger pricing & plans

Individual early access plan

Free

Free Individual tier with community support on the pricing page.

Users
Observability for one user with 1,000,000 monthly events
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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

What is Dagger used for?

Dagger is a programmable CI stack that replaces brittle pipeline scripts with a portable DAG engine, cache-aware execution, and language SDKs. Teams daggerize pipelines to run the same checks locally or in Dagger Cloud, with observability, GitHub Checks integration, and module sharing for faster, repeatable automation.

Does Dagger have a free plan?

Individual early access plan is free with observability for one user and community support.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does Dagger cost?

The listed monthly price is $50.00 USD at monthly billing. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use Dagger through an API?

Pipelines are triggered through Dagger’s programmable API and SDKs described in docs linked from the homepage.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

Team plan includes a two-week trial before the $50 per month early access price and caps published monthly event allowances.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

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