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Hatchet vs RQ

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Hatchet vs RQ
FactHatchetRQ
LanguageGoPython
LicenceMITOther
Stars8.1k11k
Latestv0.110.5v2.12
Last push2026-10-062026-10-03
Release cadenceabout 1 day between releasesabout 16 days between releases
Active contributors19 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days11 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone
  • Both replace Celery. Alternatives to Celery →

    PartialHatchetTasks and durable workflows on a Postgres-backed engine you run yourself, with SDKs for Python, TypeScript and Go.

    PartialRQBackground jobs backed by Redis only, with a smaller API.