About Temporal
Temporal is an open source platform for durable execution. It lets developers write long-running business logic as normal code that keeps its progress when things fail.
What it does
Temporal records the state of a workflow at each step. If a server, network or service fails, the workflow resumes from the last completed step rather than starting over. Workflows can wait for days or months, such as a subscription renewal, and individual steps can be retried automatically.
Key features
- Workflows that resume after crashes or failures
- Retries for failed steps without losing progress
- Write workflows in Python, Go, TypeScript and more
- Run locally to test failure scenarios
- Timers for long waits such as billing cycles
Who it's for
Temporal suits backend and platform teams that run multi-step processes such as payments, order fulfillment or onboarding. It is also used for AI applications where a long agent task must survive interruptions.
Pricing and good to know
The core server is open source under the MIT license and can be run locally or self-hosted. Temporal Cloud is the managed service, and the site offers a free trial option. Self-hosting means your team runs and scales the server and its database.
Highlights
- Workflows that resume after crashes or failures
- Retries for failed steps without losing progress
- Write workflows in Python, Go, TypeScript and more
- Run locally to test failure scenarios
- Timers for long waits such as billing cycles
