koigrid vs AWS Step Functions
Durable, resumable multi-step workflows over an open API — the agent-native alternative to AWS Step Functions.
Step Functions is powerful but means Amazon States Language, the console, and per-state-transition pricing. koigrid Workflows give you the core value — steps whose results are journaled, so a run survives crashes and redeploys without re-running completed steps — plus durable sleep and retries, driven by one open API that your agent can operate.
| Feature | koigrid | AWS Step Functions |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Ordered steps via API/CLI | Amazon States Language (JSON) |
| Durability | Journaled steps (survive crash/redeploy) | Managed state |
| Durable sleep | Yes (seconds to 90 days) | Yes (Wait state) |
| Retries + backoff | Built in (per step) | Built in |
| Pricing | Flat (included) | Per state transition |
| Lock-in | None (open API + Postgres) | ASL + AWS-specific |
What koigrid improves
Durable agents
A run journals each step — an AI agent can drive a long-running, resumable workflow that survives restarts.
One predictable price
Workflows come with your plan — no per-state-transition bill.
No new language
Define steps via the API/CLI, not Amazon States Language JSON in a console.
Frequently asked questions
Is koigrid cheaper than AWS Step Functions?
koigrid is flat-rate with bandwidth included — no per-GB egress or per-request fees. For a comparable setup you usually pay a lot less (see the estimate above).
Can I migrate from AWS Step Functions without lock-in?
Yes. koigrid runs on portable primitives — standard PostgreSQL, S3-compatible storage and containers — so you can move in (or out) whenever you want.
Is my data hosted in the EU?
Yes. koigrid is EU-hosted (on Hetzner) with data sovereignty by default.
Can I run everything from an API or an AI agent?
Yes — koigrid is API-first and agent-native: every action has an API and a scoped token, with llms.txt and OpenAPI so an LLM can operate it end to end.