Dagster, initially an open-source project by Elementl, aims to become a standard for managing data pipelines by addressing complexities in applications, operations, and enterprise needs. With the introduction of Dagster Cloud, a hosted orchestration service, users can focus on application complexity while offloading operational and enterprise complexities. Since its commercial release in December 2021, Dagster Cloud has been adopted by a range of customers and is now generally available. The company developed a pricing model that is consumption-based, charging for computation duration, encouraging efficient use without upfront costs. A simple self-serve plan and flexible hosting options, Serverless and Hybrid, cater to different needs, and an enterprise plan offers additional features such as unlimited deployments and enhanced support. Users can start with a free trial or explore enterprise options with account management support.