arq
5.3#34 in task queue softwareLinuxSelf-hosted
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Graphile Worker
7.9#3 in task queue softwareFrom $25 a monthFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | arq | Graphile Worker |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | The documentation gives `pip install arq` as the installation command. | The package can be installed through npm, Yarn, or pnpm; global installation is not recommended. |
| License | The PyPI project page lists the MIT License. | The core Graphile Worker project is released under the MIT license. |
| Purpose | arq provides job queues and RPC in Python using asyncio and Redis. | Graphile Worker stores jobs in PostgreSQL and executes them on Node.js so background work does not hold up application responses. |
| Scheduling | Jobs can be deferred until a specified time or duration, and functions can be scheduled as cron jobs. | Recurring tasks can use crontab-like scheduling with optional backfill. |
arq plans
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Graphile Worker plans
- Graphile WorkerFree
- Graphile Worker OSSFree
- Worker Pro launch offer$25 a month
- Worker Pro regular price$100 a month
- Worker Pro regular pricing$100 a month
- Private Advisor sponsorship$899 a month
Pick arq if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Graphile Worker if…
Graphile Worker suits developers building Node.js applications with PostgreSQL who need scheduled background jobs and retry behavior. The maker describes it as a maintainable queue for regular organizations rather than a replacement for dedicated queues at Facebook scale.