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NATS vs NSQ

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NATSNSQ
LanguageGoGo
LicenceApache-2.0MIT
Stars21k26k
Latestv2.15.0v1.3.0
Last push2026-10-062026-08-11
Release cadencetoo few releasesabout 718 days between releases
Active contributors33+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Amazon SQS. Alternatives to Amazon SQS →

    PartialNATSWork queues on JetStream streams, through its own protocol and clients.

    PartialNSQDistributed queues with at-least-once delivery, through its own protocol and clients.