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Dagu

Ch 027.9of 23 Workload Automation Software
  1. 1Runs onAPI, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan · free trial · paid from $50/mo
  3. 3Deploymenthybrid
  4. 4Workflow dependenciesYes
  5. 5Event triggersYes
  6. 6Cross-platform executionYes
  7. 7Audit logsYes
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Overview

Dagu is a self-hosted workflow engine for defining DAG workflows in YAML and managing runs, logs and retries through a built-in web interface. It runs as a single binary locally or across distributed workers, without an external database or message broker. Workflows can run shell scripts, Docker containers, SSH commands, SQL queries, HTTP requests, chat completion steps and Agent Harness steps. Scheduling supports cron timezones, catchup windows, overlap and retry policies, zombie detection, lifecycle handlers and notifications. Built-in actions cover HTTP, mail, SSH, SFTP, Git, S3, Redis, LLM, browser, computer, SQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite and DuckDB. Dagu also supports MCP connections from clients including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI, OpenCode, Zed and Cline. The project is open source under GNU GPL v3.0. Its free Community plan includes unlimited servers and workers, with up to two API keys. Team is $50.00 USD per month and Pro is $150.00 USD per month; both add SSO, role-based access, audit logging, incident routing and standard support.

Who it is for

Dagu may suit people who want to define and operate scheduled workflows on self-hosted servers. Its Community plan offers unlimited servers and workers, while Team and Pro add access and audit controls.

What is good

  • Runs without an external database or message broker
  • Supports many workflow action types
  • Free plan includes unlimited servers and workers
  • Paid plans add audit logging and SSO

What to know first

  • Community plan allows up to two API keys
  • Team costs $50.00 USD per month
  • Pro costs $150.00 USD per month
  • Enterprise pricing is custom

Verdict

Dagu combines YAML workflow definitions with scheduling, execution and run management in a self-hosted engine. Community is free forever; paid plans add controls and support at listed monthly prices.

Dagu plans and pricing

All plans
Community Free Free forever Unlimited servers · unlimited workers · up to 2 API keys dagu.sh · 28 Sept 2026
Team $50/mo $50 / mo; $500 / yr · Save 2 months 3 self-host Dagu server licenses · unlimited workers · SSO (OIDC) · RBAC · audit logging · standard support · incident routing dagu.sh · 28 Sept 2026
Pro $150/mo $150 / mo; $1,500 / yr · Save 2 months 15 self-host Dagu server licenses · unlimited workers · SSO (OIDC) · RBAC · audit logging · standard support · incident routing dagu.sh · 28 Sept 2026
Enterprise Not published Custom Custom licensed server allotment · priority support dagu.sh · 28 Sept 2026

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Workflow dependencies
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Event triggers
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Cross-platform execution
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Audit logs
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Facts

Purpose
Dagu is a self-hosted workflow engine that lets users define DAG workflows in YAML and manage runs, logs, and retries through a built-in web UI.dagu.sh · 28 Sept 2026
Execution
Workflows can run existing shell scripts, Docker containers, SSH commands, SQL queries, HTTP requests, chat completion steps, and Agent Harness steps.dagu.sh · 28 Sept 2026
Scheduling
Dagu supports cron schedules with timezones, catchup windows, overlap policies, retry policies, zombie detection, lifecycle handlers, and notifications.dagu.sh · 28 Sept 2026
Integrations
Built-in integration actions include HTTP, mail, SSH, SFTP, Git, S3, Redis, LLM, browser, computer, SQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, and DuckDB.docs.dagu.sh · 28 Sept 2026
AI clients
Dagu supports MCP connections from clients including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI, OpenCode, Zed, and Cline.docs.dagu.sh · 28 Sept 2026
Security
Dagu's privacy policy says hosted service data is on Google Cloud Platform and uses encryption in transit and at rest, access controls, and tenant isolation safeguards.dagu.sh · 28 Sept 2026
Paid controls
Team and Pro licenses add SSO, role-based access control, audit logging, incident routing, and support to self-hosted servers.dagu.sh · 28 Sept 2026
Support
Team and Pro include standard support, Enterprise includes priority support, and support is handled directly by Dagu's maintainer.dagu.sh · 28 Sept 2026
Community support
Documentation, GitHub Issues, and Discord are available to everyone, with community support described as best effort.dagu.sh · 28 Sept 2026
Trial
A free self-host license trial lasts 14 days and does not require a credit card.dagu.sh · 28 Sept 2026
License
Dagu is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0.dagu.sh · 28 Sept 2026

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