Asynq
5.7#24 in task queue softwareFree planFree planAPISelf-hosted
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Graphile Worker
7.9#3 in task queue softwareFrom $25 a monthFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Asynq | Graphile Worker |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Asynq is a Go library for queueing tasks and processing them asynchronously with workers, backed by Redis. | Graphile Worker stores jobs in PostgreSQL and executes them on Node.js so background work does not hold up application responses. |
| Scheduling | Asynq supports scheduled and periodic tasks. | Recurring tasks can use crontab-like scheduling with optional backfill. |
| Security | The GitHub security page says the project has no security policy file and no published security advisories. | The connection documentation describes SSL-encrypted PostgreSQL connections and CA certificate configuration. |
Asynq plans
- Free and open-sourceFree
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 Asynq if…
Asynq suits Go developers building self-hosted, Redis-backed background processing. It is aimed at teams needing scheduled work, retries, queue controls and worker scaling.
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.