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BullMQ vs Sidekiq

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BullMQMessage Queue Platforms
From $139 / moPublished price
Sidekiq logo
SidekiqMessage Queue Platforms
From $995 / yrPublished price
BullMQ logo
BullMQ
Message Queue Platforms

Background jobs that scale

Sidekiq logo
Sidekiq
Message Queue Platforms

Simple, efficient background jobs for Ruby

Overview
CategoryMessage Queue PlatformsMessage Queue Platforms
What it isNode.js message queue and job processing library built on Redis with priorities, rate limiting, and repeatable jobs.Simple, efficient background processing for Ruby using threads and Redis for job queues.
Pricing
Published priceFrom $139 / mo
BullMQ publishes its Standard Pro license at $139 monthly or $1,395 yearly per deployment. The core BullMQ project remains MIT-licensed open source.
From $995 / yr
Sidekiq Pro is sold under a published annual subscription, while the core Sidekiq project remains open source and free to self-host.
Pricing modelFreeTiered plans
Free optionsFree plan · No free trialFree plan · Free trial
Deal on CubbieNone right nowNone right now
Company
Founded20192012
Team size1-10 employees1-10 employees
HeadquartersRemoteSan Francisco, CA

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