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NSQ vs RabbitMQ
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| Fact | NSQ | RabbitMQ |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | JavaScript |
| Licence | MIT | Other |
| Stars | 26k | 14k |
| Latest | v1.3.0 | v4.3.6 |
| Last push | 2026-08-11 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 718 days between releases | about 14 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days | 19+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Amazon SQS. Alternatives to Amazon SQS →
PartialNSQDistributed queues with at-least-once delivery, through its own protocol and clients.
Full replacementRabbitMQQueues over AMQP, MQTT and STOMP on your own servers.
NSQ
unsigned The latest release, v1.3.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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RabbitMQ
✓ signed The latest release, v4.3.6, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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