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beanstalkd vs Graphile Worker
Both stand on task queue software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted
Beanstalkd provides a straightforward queue model with tubes, blocking reservations, and optional binlog recovery. It is a free self-hosted choice for supported systems, with clients available across many languages.
Visit beanstalkd Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+2
Graphile Worker combines PostgreSQL-backed jobs, scheduling, and retry behavior in a self-hosted package. Check its database and Node.js requirements, and note that crashed-worker recovery and live migration are Worker Pro features.
Visit Graphile WorkerThe facts
| beanstalkd | Graphile Worker | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Worker Pro launch offer: $25 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | beanstalkd.github.io | worker.graphile.org |
| On task queue software | #6 of 37 | #2 of 37 |
beanstalkd: what it does well
- Free and MIT-licensed.
- Binlog can recover jobs after a restart.
- Separate tubes provide independent queues.
- Clients can use multiple servers.
- Client libraries cover many languages.
What to know first
- Each server does not know about other instances.
- Listed Linux support starts at version 2.6.17.
- Bug reports go to a mailing list.
Graphile Worker: what it does well
- Jobs retry with exponential backoff.
- Recurring schedules allow optional backfill.
- Supports standalone and embedded deployment.
- SSL-encrypted PostgreSQL connections are documented.
What to know first
- Requires PostgreSQL 12+ and Node 22.18+.
- Global installation is not recommended.
- No dead-letter queue is listed.
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