koigrid vs AWS SQS
A durable message queue in one API call — the flat-rate, agent-native alternative to AWS SQS.
SQS is solid but priced per request across queues, and wiring it up means IAM policies, the console and a per-request bill that is hard to predict. koigrid Queues give you the same durable, at-least-once model — visibility timeout, retries and dead-letter — on your flat plan, created from one API call by you or your agent.
| Feature | koigrid | AWS SQS |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat rate (included) | Per request + data transfer |
| Delivery | At-least-once + visibility timeout | At-least-once + visibility timeout |
| Dead-letter | Built in (maxReceives) | Separate DLQ + redrive policy |
| Setup | One API call / your AI agent | IAM, policies, console |
| Lock-in | None (portable Postgres model) | AWS-specific API + IAM |
What koigrid improves
One predictable price
Queues come with your plan — no per-request bill to model.
Agent-native
Create a queue and send/receive from Claude Code or any LLM via one API + scoped token.
Dead-letter built in
Set maxReceives on the queue — poison messages stop being redelivered, no separate DLQ + redrive policy.
Frequently asked questions
Is koigrid cheaper than AWS SQS?
koigrid is flat-rate with bandwidth included — no per-GB egress or per-request fees. For a comparable setup you usually pay a lot less (see the estimate above).
Can I migrate from AWS SQS without lock-in?
Yes. koigrid runs on portable primitives — standard PostgreSQL, S3-compatible storage and containers — so you can move in (or out) whenever you want.
Where is my data hosted?
In data centers in the EU, on servers we run ourselves. The privacy policy says exactly where.
Can I run everything from an API or an AI agent?
Yes — koigrid is API-first and agent-native: every action has an API and a scoped token, with llms.txt and OpenAPI so an LLM can operate it end to end.