Retry Calculator

How Exponential Backoff Works

1. The first retry fires after the initial delay
2. Each subsequent delay is multiplied by the backoff multiplier
3. Delays are capped at the max delay to prevent runaway waits
4. Jitter adds randomness to prevent thundering herd problems
5. After max retries, the delivery is marked as failed

Choosing the Right Strategy

• Exponential — Best for most webhook use cases. Gives the endpoint time to recover without overwhelming it.
• Linear / Fixed — Good for time-sensitive deliveries where you want predictable retry spacing.
• Aggressive — Use when low latency matters more than endpoint protection, such as payment callbacks.
• Conservative — Use for non-urgent events where you can afford to wait hours or days for recovery.