Hatchet vs Procrastinate
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted automation & workflows options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Hatchet
Distributed background task queue with a modern UI
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Procrastinate
PostgreSQL-backed task queue for Python automation
| Feature | Hatchet | Procrastinate |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Automation & Workflows | Automation & Workflows |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Go | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,685 | ★ 1,360 |
| First released | 2024 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Celery, Temporal | Celery |
Why pick each one
Choose Hatchet if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Mature project with 7.7k GitHub stars
Choose Procrastinate if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Active community (1.4k GitHub stars)
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Hatchet or Procrastinate better?
Neither is universally better. Hatchet has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Hatchet and Procrastinate free and open-source?
Yes. Hatchet is licensed under MIT and Procrastinate under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Hatchet and Procrastinate with Docker?
Hatchet: yes. Procrastinate: check the project docs for container support.