Side by side
IBM Spectrum Symphony vs Webcron
Both stand on job scheduler software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxWebWindows
Visit IBM Spectrum Symphony Free trial APIWeb
Webcron combines script scheduling with multi-location monitoring and API access. The listed per-launch and per-alert charges vary by timeout and notification type, so users should check the relevant option before running jobs.
Visit WebcronThe facts
| IBM Spectrum Symphony | Webcron | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Web, Windows | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | See the plans |
| Plans published | None | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ibm.com | webcron.org |
| On job scheduler software | #15 of 26 | #19 of 26 |
IBM Spectrum Symphony: what it does well
Webcron: what it does well
- Jobs can run every minute with timeouts up to one hour.
- Monitoring supports HTTP, HTTPS, FTP and ping.
- Monitors can compare content and check for a specified string.
- API methods cover cron jobs and monitors.
- Notifications are available for job success or failure.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Email alerts cost €0.01 per alert.
- SMS alerts cost €0.15 per alert.
- Monitoring checks run at intervals from 1 to 60 minutes.
Alternatives to IBM Spectrum Symphony Alternatives to Webcron The whole list