# Hatchet: Free Open Source Alternative to Airplane, Amazon SQS, Fastgen

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/hatchet
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Hatchet (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Airplane, Amazon SQS, Fastgen, Kafka. Durable orchestration platform for managing AI agents, scheduling background tasks, and running mission-critical workflows.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Hatchet
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://hatchet.run/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/hatchet-dev/hatchet
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 8.2k
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/hatchet-dev/hatchet or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Airplane.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (4)
Replacing these paid tools with Hatchet saves up to $80/mo ($960/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Airplane](https://caniforkit.com/airplane) | [forms](https://caniforkit.com/category/forms) | $15/mo | [Compare Airplane vs Hatchet](https://caniforkit.com/vs/airplane-vs-hatchet) |
| [Amazon SQS](https://caniforkit.com/amazon-sqs) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Amazon SQS vs Hatchet](https://caniforkit.com/vs/amazon-sqs-vs-hatchet) |
| [Fastgen](https://caniforkit.com/fastgen) | [forms](https://caniforkit.com/category/forms) | $15/mo | [Compare Fastgen vs Hatchet](https://caniforkit.com/vs/fastgen-vs-hatchet) |
| [Kafka](https://caniforkit.com/kafka) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Kafka vs Hatchet](https://caniforkit.com/vs/kafka-vs-hatchet) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Hatchet free and open source?
Hatchet is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Durable orchestration platform for managing AI agents, scheduling background tasks, and running mission-critical workflows.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Hatchet?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Airplane.

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- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)