passive_queue
The premium Open Source alternative to Sidekiq
🎯 Best for:Developers needing a 'black hole' queue for testing or cost-saving environments.
What is passive_queue?
Replaces Sidekiq or Redis-backed queues for environments where job execution must be suppressed. It implements a strategic non-action pattern for testing or specific deployment constraints.
Tech Stack
HTMLBackend & Auth
Why passive_queue?
- • Zero infrastructure cost
- • Simplifies testing
- • No memory overhead
Limitations
- • Does not process jobs
- • Rails specific
- • Niche use case
3/2/2026
Last Update
0
Forks
2
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Sidekiq)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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