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Apache ServiceComb vs Temporal
Both stand on distributed systems. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxWindows
Visit Apache ServiceComb 
Free plan APILinuxMac+3
Temporal focuses on durable execution for long-running and failure-prone workflows, with both self-hosted and cloud deployment options. Review usage-based charges and support terms alongside the listed plan prices.
Visit TemporalThe facts
| Apache ServiceComb | Temporal | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Business: $500 a month |
| Plans published | None | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | servicecomb.apache.org | temporal.io |
| On distributed systems | #25 of 30 | #21 of 30 |
Apache ServiceComb: what it does well
Temporal: what it does well
- Workflows resume after failures using saved state.
- Automatic retries and durable timers are supported.
- Offers both self-hosting and managed cloud hosting.
- SDKs are listed for eight languages.
- Cloud lists encryption and compliance measures.
What to know first
- Business costs at least $500 per month or 10% of usage.
- Enterprise pricing requires contacting sales.
- No visual workflow builder is listed.
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