Faktory
6.7#9 in task queue softwareFrom $99 a monthFree planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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Graphile Worker
7.9#3 in task queue softwareFrom $25 a monthFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Faktory | Graphile Worker |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | The maker documents Linux RPM/DEB packages, macOS Homebrew installation, and a Docker image. | The package can be installed through npm, Yarn, or pnpm; global installation is not recommended. |
| Purpose | Faktory is a language-agnostic, persistent background job system. | Graphile Worker stores jobs in PostgreSQL and executes them on Node.js so background work does not hold up application responses. |
| Security | Faktory supports TLS for worker and HTTP ports and authenticates clients using a configured global password. | The connection documentation describes SSL-encrypted PostgreSQL connections and CA certificate configuration. |
| Support | The maker lists no dedicated support for OSS and email support for Enterprise. | Community help is provided through Graphile Discord and GitHub, with paid professional support available. |
Faktory plans
- Faktory OSSFree
- Faktory Enterprise — additional packs$99 a month
- Faktory Enterprise — first pack$299 a month
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 Faktory if…
Faktory suits hobbyists and startups using its OSS edition, or companies with budgets that need Enterprise features. It is a self-hosted option for teams comfortable with its Redis-based persistence model.
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.