Gearman
7.3#4 in task queue softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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Graphile Worker
7.9#3 in task queue softwareFrom $25 a monthFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Gearman | Graphile Worker |
|---|---|---|
| Database integrations | The download page lists MySQL and PostgreSQL user-defined functions that expose Gearman client calls to SQL queries, triggers, and stored procedures. | The maker says Graphile Worker pairs well with PostGraphile, PostgREST, and other database-centric application frameworks. |
| Documentation depth | The documentation site includes getting started material, a manual, protocol specifications, generated gearmand documentation, libgearman references, install guides, SSL instructions, and changelogs. | The documentation includes installation, configuration, CLI, library, schema, TypeScript, SQL, cron, scaling, error handling, Docker and FAQ sections. |
| Security | The download page says the pure Perl Gearman client and worker API supports SSL. | The connection documentation describes SSL-encrypted PostgreSQL connections and CA certificate configuration. |
Gearman plans
- GearmanFree
- Gearman open-source softwareFree
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 Gearman if…
Gearman suits developers who need to distribute jobs among machines or processes and can operate a self-hosted system. Its listed language interfaces and database integrations may suit teams using those environments.
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.