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I bet this is one of those questions that lingers in your mind, just like many others, when an orchestration platform is trying to convince you to choose their service. Yes, performance is a critical factor in orchestration platforms, particularly for high-scale use cases where transaction volumes and system demands are significant.

While traditional orchestration platforms prioritize features and reliability over raw performance, modern use cases often demand both high throughput and cost efficiency. That’s where Unmeshed steps in. Our orchestration platform is the tool you wish you’d had from the start—a reliable way to manage workflows, simplify microservices interactions, and keep everything running smoothly.

Why Performance Matters​

Scalability Requirements
Traditional orchestration platforms, such as Netflix Conductor, were originally designed for slow-running, backend workflows where throughput was less critical. However, as businesses scale, the need for orchestrating millions or even billions of transactions daily requires platforms that can handle such loads efficiently without degrading performance.

Cost Implications
Performance directly impacts cost-effectiveness. An orchestration platform might function well at low transaction volumes, but if scaling up to handle larger workloads requires exponential cost increases, it becomes unsustainable. For example, spending $20,000 annually to process a few thousand transactions per second is fine but if cost increases to $200,000 for a larger volume it might be untenable.

Real-Time Use Cases
High-performance orchestration is critical for real-time applications, such as payment processing, IoT data pipelines, or AI-driven workflows, where latency and throughput are non-negotiable.

Unmeshed: A Cost-Effective Performance Solution​

Unmeshed is a prime example of how performance and cost efficiency can go hand-in-hand. With a single instance capable of handling up to 10,000 transactions per second (TPS), Unmeshed enables nearly 1 billion transactions daily with ease. For even larger workloads—like 10 billion transactions—it’s as simple as scaling the cluster by adding more instances, all while maintaining efficiency without skyrocketing costs. Unlike traditional platforms that often struggle to balance high performance with affordability, Unmeshed delivers exceptional throughput at a fraction of the cost. This makes it an ideal solution for long-term, high-volume use cases where scalability and cost-effectiveness are key.

In brief, we conclude that the sweet spot in achieving high performance lies in cost efficiency and being capable of scaling workflows efficiently without overshooting their budgets.

• High Performance + High Cost:
  Unsustainable for most businesses in the long run, especially at scale.

• Moderate Performance + Low Cost:
  Suitable for simple, low-throughput workflows but inadequate for complex, large-scale operations.

• High Performance + Low Cost (Optimal):
  Ideal for scaling workflows efficiently while maintaining budgetary control—this is where platforms like Unmeshed excel.

Final Thought​

When evaluating an orchestration platform, performance alone isn't enough; it must be considered alongside cost efficiency to determine true value. A platform offering high performance at a high cost is often unsustainable for businesses in the long run, particularly at scale. On the other hand, moderate performance at a low cost might work for simple, low-throughput workflows but falls short when handling complex, large-scale operations. This is precisely where platforms like Unmeshed shine, delivering the perfect balance of speed, scalability, and cost-effectiveness to support long-term growth and high-volume use cases.