Webhook relay vs. queues

A webhook relay is an HTTP-facing delivery service. It receives an incoming event, applies routing and security policy, sends it to a target, and records the outcome. A queue is a component that stores work until a worker can process it.

The difference

Capability	Webhook relay	Queue
Receives HTTP from providers	Yes	Usually no
Routes by source or provider	Yes	No
Decouples provider latency	Often, using a queue	Yes
Delivers HTTP to a target	Yes	No
Records delivery attempts	Yes	No

trusin combines a webhook relay with Postgres-backed event history and a Redis queue. That gives a provider a fast acknowledgment while workers deliver and retry asynchronously.

Use a queue alone when your producer and consumer already share a messaging protocol. Use a webhook relay when external providers speak HTTP and your team needs routing, signing, retries, and an operator-friendly timeline.