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JobRunr

Freemium#11 of 36 in Task Queue Software

JobRunr: A free, database-backed Java job queue with paid workflow and support features. Ranked #11 of 36 in Task Queue Software by our editors (8.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for java application job processing.

8.2/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
8.2 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Java application job processing
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
€9,000/yr
Deployment model
Self_hosted
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free OSS includes scheduling, retries, dashboards, and persistence
- Supports SQL and NoSQL databases across distributed application instances
- Spring Boot, Micronaut, and Quarkus integrations are available
Where it doesn't
- Business starts at €850 per production cluster per month
- Advanced workflows and priority queues require a paid plan
- Self-hosted deployment requires an existing application environment

Our verdict on JobRunr

JobRunr is a Java and JVM library for persistent background processing. It is designed for development teams that need to enqueue fire-and-forget work, schedule delayed or recurring jobs, and process tasks across multiple application instances. Job data can be stored in an existing SQL or NoSQL database, while automatic retries, configurable retry policies, and a built-in dashboard support recovery and monitoring. Official integrations cover Spring Boot, Micronaut, and Quarkus, making it a focused option for Java application job processing.

The OSS plan is free under the LGPL 3.0 license and includes job enqueueing and scheduling, automatic retry handling, a built-in dashboard, carbon-aware job scheduling, and community support. The Business plan adds an enhanced dashboard, transaction plugin, priority queues, workflow management, and priority email/helpdesk support. It costs €850 per production cluster per month or €9000 per production cluster per year. Enterprise includes unlimited production clusters, unlimited recurring jobs, a multicluster dashboard, Kubernetes autoscaling metrics, custom procurement support, and priority feature requests.

Its database and framework coverage is a central strength: supported databases include PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Oracle, SQL Server, IBM Db2, H2, SQLite, CockroachDB, MongoDB, and Amazon DocumentDB. Workflow management supports batches and job chaining, while exponential backoff and custom retry counts and policies provide control over failure handling. Choose JobRunr when persistent, scheduled processing belongs inside a Java or JVM application and self-hosted deployment fits your architecture. Teams that need a managed service or want to avoid production-cluster pricing should consider another task queue approach.

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JobRunr pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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JobRunr fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	€9,000/yr
Deployment model	Self_hosted
Custom retry policy	Yes
Scheduled jobs	Yes
Dead-letter queue	Not verified
Maximum payload size	Not verified
Official SDK languages	Java, Kotlin
Deployment	Self-hosted
Platforms	Web
Compliance & security	GDPR, HIPAA
Support	Email, Tickets, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	14 integrations: Spring Boot, Micronaut, Quarkus, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB …
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	jobrunr.io
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

JobRunr integrations

JobRunr lists 14 integrations on its own site.

Spring Boot
Micronaut
Quarkus
PostgreSQL
MySQL
MariaDB
Oracle
SQL Server
IBM Db2
H2
SQLite
CockroachDB
MongoDB
Amazon DocumentDB

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