Side by side
System Scheduler vs VisualCron
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 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 Scheduler Free trial APISelf-hostedWeb+1
VisualCron combines job scheduling, script automation, file operations, and a broad set of listed integrations in a self-hosted Windows product. Buyers should account for its annual subscription pricing and the requirement to renew subscriptions to keep jobs running.
Visit VisualCronThe facts
| System Scheduler | VisualCron | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | API, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Essentials Single Server Subscription: $3,299 a year |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | splinterware.com | visualcron.com |
| On job scheduler software | #12 of 26 | #16 of 26 |
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
VisualCron: what it does well
- Schedules jobs by time or events
- Supports file transfer, encryption, compression, and transformation
- Includes 300+ custom tasks
- Sends SMS or email failure alerts
- Offers a full-functionality 30-day trial
What to know first
- No free plan
- Essentials starts at $3,299 a year
- Subscription jobs stop if renewal lapses
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