Graphile Worker
7.9#3 in task queue softwareFrom $25 a monthFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitGraphile Worker vs Machinery
What both publish
| Fact | Graphile Worker | Machinery |
|---|---|---|
| License | The core Graphile Worker project is released under the MIT license. | The repository identifies its license as MPL-2.0. |
| Purpose | Graphile Worker stores jobs in PostgreSQL and executes them on Node.js so background work does not hold up application responses. | Machinery is an asynchronous task queue and job queue based on distributed message passing. |
| Scheduling | Recurring tasks can use crontab-like scheduling with optional backfill. | Tasks can be delayed using an ETA timestamp, and the project supports periodic tasks and workflows. |
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
Machinery plans
- MachineryFree
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 Machinery if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.