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NATS vs Sidekiq

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NATSMessage Queue Platforms
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SidekiqMessage Queue Platforms
From $995 / yrPublished price
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NATS
Message Queue Platforms

Connective technology for adaptive edge and distributed systems.

Sidekiq logo
Sidekiq
Message Queue Platforms

Simple, efficient background jobs for Ruby

Overview
CategoryMessage Queue PlatformsMessage Queue Platforms
What it isNATS is a high-performance open-source messaging system for cloud-native applications, IoT messaging, and microservices architectures.Simple, efficient background processing for Ruby using threads and Redis for job queues.
Pricing
Published priceNATS Server: Free and open source (Apache 2.0) Synadia Cloud: Free tier available, paid plans from $50/month Synadia Platform: Custom enterprise pricingFrom $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 planFree plan · Free trial
Deal on CubbieNone right nowNone right now
Company
Founded20112012
Team size11-50 employees1-10 employees
HeadquartersRemote (Synadia)San Francisco, CA
Featured clientsMastercard, VMware, NetlifyNot available

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