Graphile Worker
7.9#3 in task queue softwareFrom $25 a monthFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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Procrastinate
6.1#19 in task queue softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Graphile Worker | Procrastinate |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | The package can be installed through npm, Yarn, or pnpm; global installation is not recommended. | The quickstart installs Procrastinate in a Python virtual environment with `pip install procrastinate`. |
| Purpose | Graphile Worker stores jobs in PostgreSQL and executes them on Node.js so background work does not hold up application responses. | Procrastinate is an open-source distributed task processing library for Python that uses PostgreSQL to store task definitions, manage locks, and dispatch tasks. |
| Scheduling | Recurring tasks can use crontab-like scheduling with optional backfill. | Jobs can be scheduled to run once in the future or after a specified delay, and tasks can also be launched periodically. |
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
Procrastinate plans
- ProcrastinateFree
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 Procrastinate if…
Procrastinate suits Python applications that need to defer work to workers, including Django or ASGI applications. It is best considered by teams prepared to self-host and use PostgreSQL 13 or later.