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schedulix vs System Scheduler
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 APILinuxSelf-hosted+2
Schedulix combines workflow scheduling with browser-based operations, API access, and database read access. Its free GNU AGPL license is distinct from paid support, which has eligibility conditions.
Visit schedulix Free plan Windows
System Scheduler offers basic scheduling in its free Windows version and a broader set of triggers, watchers, and alerts in Professional. Check the single-computer licence limit and the free version’s logged-in requirement against how you plan to run jobs.
Visit System SchedulerThe facts
| schedulix | System Scheduler | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | schedulix.org | splinterware.com |
| On job scheduler software | #8 of 26 | #12 of 26 |
schedulix: what it does well
- Free and open source under GNU AGPL
- Scheduling considers priorities and resource availability
- Documented API and SQL read access
- Includes retries, recovery, monitoring, and alerts
What to know first
- Paid support eligibility has source and package conditions
- Automatic restart assumes RDBMS data remains secure
System Scheduler: what it does well
- Free version schedules applications, batch files, and scripts
- Professional includes file, process, window, and service watchers
- Professional supports Windows service mode
- Professional includes email alerts and exit-code error detection
What to know first
- Free version requires the user to remain logged in
- Free version has limited features
- One Professional licence covers one computer or virtual machine
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