pg-boss
Node.js job queue built on PostgreSQL with SKIP LOCKED for reliable job processing. Provides cron scheduling, exactly-once delivery, and backpressure-compatible workers without external dependencies.
Overview
| Category | Message Queue |
| Self-Hostable | Yes |
| On-Prem | No |
| Best For | hobby, startup, growth |
| Last Verified | 2026-02-13 |
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths:- reliability
- performance
- cost
When to Use
Best when:- Node.js with PostgreSQL
- exact-once delivery required
- no external queues needed