---
last_verified: 2026-03-14
service: OCI Queue
category: integration
oci_color: "#6B4D9A"
---

what: Fully managed serverless message queue. Supports standard queue semantics
  with at-least-once delivery, visibility timeout, and dead letter queues.

when_to_use:
  - Decoupling microservices
  - Work distribution across consumers
  - Buffering requests during traffic spikes
  - Simple pub/sub messaging without Kafka complexity

when_NOT_to_use:
  - Need strict ordering (use OCI Streaming)
  - Need real-time streaming analytics (use OCI Streaming)
  - Need message replay (use OCI Streaming)
  - Complex routing/filtering (use OCI Streaming or third-party)

limits:
  max_message_size_kb: 512
  max_retention_days: 7
  max_queues_per_compartment: 100
  max_channels_per_queue: 10
  max_visibility_timeout_hours: 12

features:
  dead_letter_queue: true
  visibility_timeout: true
  long_polling: true
  batched_operations: true
  encryption_at_rest: true
  private_endpoint: true

pricing:
  model: per_request
  per_million_requests: 0.40
  data_transfer: "Standard OCI egress pricing"
  notes:
    - "No minimum commitment"
    - "Billed per API request (send, receive, delete)"
    - "Very cost-effective for moderate throughput"