Graphile Worker
7.9#3 in task queue softwareFrom $25 a monthFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitGraphile Worker vs Inngest
What both publish
| Fact | Graphile Worker | Inngest |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation depth | The documentation includes installation, configuration, CLI, library, schema, TypeScript, SQL, cron, scaling, error handling, Docker and FAQ sections. | Documentation includes concepts, quick starts, limits, SDK references, deployment, operations, examples, MCP and LLM-friendly documentation. |
| Installation | The package can be installed through npm, Yarn, or pnpm; global installation is not recommended. | The documented local installation uses a curl installer, then starts the Dev Server with an application endpoint URL. |
| Purpose | Graphile Worker stores jobs in PostgreSQL and executes them on Node.js so background work does not hold up application responses. | Inngest orchestrates asynchronous code as durable functions for event driven workflows, background jobs, and agents. |
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
Inngest plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$99 a month
- Business$499 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
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.
Pick Inngest if…
Inngest suits developers building event-driven workflows, background jobs, or agents with TypeScript, Python, or Go. Its free plan may suit those whose execution needs fit within its stated quota.