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.
Is my data hosted in the EU?
Yes. koigrid is EU-hosted (on Hetzner) with data sovereignty by default.
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.