Top 4 C# background-worker Projects
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Hangfire
An easy way to perform background job processing in .NET and .NET Core applications. No Windows Service or separate process required
Project mention: The Hangfire Cookbook: A Practical Guide to Background Job Processing in .NET and Azure | dev.to | 2025-03-16Hangfire is one of the most powerful background job processing libraries in the .NET ecosystem. Whether you're working with ASP.NET Core, .NET Framework, or integrating with Azure Services, Hangfire simplifies job scheduling, execution, and monitoring.
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InfluxDB
InfluxDB – Built for High-Performance Time Series Workloads. InfluxDB 3 OSS is now GA. Transform, enrich, and act on time series data directly in the database. Automate critical tasks and eliminate the need to move data externally. Download now.
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Coravel
Near-zero config .NET library that makes advanced application features like Task Scheduling, Caching, Queuing, Event Broadcasting, and more a breeze!
In the .NET ecosystem, there are a few great libraries for scheduling or queuing background work. I created Coravel as an easy way to build .NET applications with more advanced web application features. But it's mostly known as a background job scheduling library.
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CronScheduler.AspNetCore
A powerful Cron Jobs Scheduler for ASP.NET Core and .NET Core (2.x-8.x). Simplify the management of self-hosted and ASP.NET Core-based scheduled tasks with a flexible and reliable solution. Designed for developers needing robust task scheduling in modern frameworks.
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Enqueue It
Easy and scalable solution for manage and execute background tasks seamlessly in .NET applications. It allows you to schedule, queue, and process your jobs and microservices efficiently.
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What are some of the best open-source background-worker projects in C#? This list will help you:
# | Project | Stars |
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1 | Hangfire | 9,667 |
2 | Coravel | 4,117 |
3 | CronScheduler.AspNetCore | 184 |
4 | Enqueue It | 2 |