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Faktory

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Faktory is a high-performance background job server with a web UI, cron, unique jobs, batches, and polyglot worker support. Contributed Systems offers AGPL open-source Faktory and Faktory Enterprise with commercial licensing, support, and advanced workflow features.

Updated 2026-10-04View sources
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Free access
Marketing compares OSS Faktory as free under AGPL versus Enterprise starting at $299 per month.
API access
Not confirmed

Is Faktory right for you?

A good fit for

Teams running background jobs across languages who want Sidekiq-style reliability with a dedicated job server.

Before you choose

Enterprise features such as batches, throttling, and dedicated support require a commercial license.

Background jobs at scale

Faktory pairs an AGPL job server with a paid Enterprise tier for advanced workflow controls and commercial support from Contributed Systems.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.

CapabilityValueEvidenceChecked
Job processingSite headline markets high-performance job processing for polyglot enterprises with cron and unique jobs.Facts sourced2026-10-04
Enterprise pricingComparison table shows Enterprise pricing starting at $299 per month versus free OSS.Facts sourced2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

Faktory pricing & plans

Enterprise

$299.00 /mo

Homepage pricing table lists Enterprise starting at $299 per month with credit card or invoice purchase.

Workflows
Enterprise column includes batches, queue throttling, and job status features
Support
Commercial license with email support versus none on OSS
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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

What is Faktory used for?

Faktory is a high-performance background job server with a web UI, cron, unique jobs, batches, and polyglot worker support. Contributed Systems offers AGPL open-source Faktory and Faktory Enterprise with commercial licensing, support, and advanced workflow features.

Does Faktory have a free plan?

Marketing compares OSS Faktory as free under AGPL versus Enterprise starting at $299 per month.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does Faktory cost?

The listed monthly price is $299.00 USD at monthly billing. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use Faktory through an API?

Not confirmed. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

Enterprise features such as batches, throttling, and dedicated support require a commercial license.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

How this profile is supported

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