# Workbench: Free Open Source Alternative to bull-board

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

Workbench (Open Source, Open Source) replaces bull-board. Desktop app and embeddable dashboard for BullMQ that shows live queue metrics, job runs, FlowProducer graphs, and scheduler status without touching Redis directly.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Workbench
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://getworkbench.dev/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/pontusab/workbench
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 454
- **Runs On**: Local
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: desktop, cross-platform, one-click install
- **Data Storage**: All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/pontusab/workbench or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (1)
Replacing these paid tools with Workbench saves up to $25/mo ($300/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [bull-board](https://caniforkit.com/bull-board) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare bull-board vs Workbench](https://caniforkit.com/vs/bull-board-vs-workbench) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Workbench free and open source?
Workbench is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. Desktop app and embeddable dashboard for BullMQ that shows live queue metrics, job runs, FlowProducer graphs, and scheduler status without touching Redis directly.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Workbench?
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.

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