# Temporal

> Updated 2026-09-03 · type: tool · category: workflow-automation · status: active · rev 1

Industry-standard durable execution; heavy ops

- Open source: yes (MIT core)
- Self-hostable: yes
- Pricing model: free
- Best for: Developers building scalable applications who need to execute workflow logic reliably without manually handling failures.
- Last verified: 2026-09-04

- **Canonical:** https://gtmstacker.com/registry/tool/temporal/
- **Source:** [github · github.com/temporalio](https://github.com/temporalio/temporal)
- **Tags:** workflow-automation
- **Repository:** https://github.com/temporalio/temporal

## Is Temporal open source?

Yes — MIT core-licensed.

## How much does Temporal cost?

It is free to use.

## Can I self-host Temporal?

Yes — it can be self-hosted.


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Industry-standard durable execution; heavy ops