Gearman
7.3#4 in task queue softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitGearman vs Resque
What both publish
| Fact | Gearman | Resque |
|---|---|---|
| Notable limit | The download page describes GearmanSharp as incomplete and says it does not yet implement the full protocol. | Resque does not support numeric priorities; workers prioritize queues by the order in their queue list. |
| Security | The download page says the pure Perl Gearman client and worker API supports SSL. | The README demonstrates a Rack frontend example that includes HTTP basic authentication. |
Gearman plans
- GearmanFree
- Gearman open-source softwareFree
Resque plans
- ResqueFree
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 Resque if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.