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arq vs Dramatiq
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| Fact | arq | Dramatiq |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Python |
| Licence | MIT | LGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 3k | 5.3k |
| Latest | v0.28.0 | v2.2.1 |
| Last push | 2026-04-16 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 82 days between releases | about 69 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Celery. Alternatives to Celery →
PartialarqAsync jobs for asyncio code, over Redis only.
Full replacementDramatiqTask processing over RabbitMQ or Redis, with retries and middleware.
arq
Dramatiq
- v2.2.12026-09-02See the documentation changelog for more information about the release.
- v2.2.02026-06-17See the documentation changelog for more information about the release.
- v2.1.02026-03-03See the documentation changelog for more information about the release.
- v2.0.12026-01-18See the documentation changelog for more information about the release.
- v2.0.02025-11-18See the documentation changelog for more information about the release, and how to handle the breaking changes.
arq
unsigned The latest release, v0.28.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Dramatiq
✓ signed The latest release, v2.2.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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