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arq vs RQ
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| Fact | arq | RQ |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Python |
| Licence | MIT | Other |
| Stars | 3k | 11k |
| Latest | v0.28.0 | v2.12 |
| Last push | 2026-04-16 | 2026-10-03 |
| Release cadence | about 82 days between releases | about 16 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 11 commit authors 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.
PartialRQBackground jobs backed by Redis only, with a smaller API.
arq
RQ
- v2.122026-08-30Added CronJobRegistry so cron job histories can be monitored without an active CronScheduler. Thanks @selwin!
- v2.112026-08-17CronJob now keeps a history of jobs it created, accessible via cron_job.get_job_ids(). Thanks @selwin!
- v2.102026-06-20Added webhook notifications to notify external end points when a job finishes or fails. Thanks @selwin!
- v2.9.12026-06-06Job.create() now supports retry argument. Thanks @sethuvishal!
- v2.92026-05-19Added json and pickle shorthand aliases for serializers. These can now be used when creating queues/workers and with th…
arq
unsigned The latest release, v0.28.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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RQ
unsigned The latest release, v2.12, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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