Delayed Job
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VisitDelayed Job vs Hangfire
What both publish
| Fact | Delayed Job | Hangfire |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Delayed::Job is a database-backed priority queue for running longer tasks asynchronously in the background. | Hangfire performs background processing in .NET and .NET Core applications without requiring a Windows Service or separate process. |
Delayed Job plans
- MIT-licensed softwareFree
Hangfire plans
- OpenFree
- Startup$500 a year
- Business$1,500 a year
- Enterprise$4,500 a year
Pick Delayed Job if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Hangfire if…
Hangfire suits developers adding scheduled or background jobs to .NET applications. It is relevant for teams that need persistent jobs, retries or processing across multiple machines.