ActiveBatch
7.6#1 in job scheduler software$10,000 one-timeAndroidiOSWebAPI
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System Scheduler
6.0#17 in job scheduler softwareFree planFree planWindows
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| Fact | ActiveBatch | System Scheduler |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing | Execution-agent licensing uses points, with 10 points for Windows or Linux, 15 for UNIX, HP NSK, IBM iSeries or macOS, and 20 for HP OpenVMS. | Professional is sold as a perpetual licence, with two years of software updates and support included; use of the licensed version continues indefinitely under the terms of service. |
| Purpose | ActiveBatch is a workload automation and enterprise job scheduling platform for orchestrating end-to-end IT and business processes. | System Scheduler is an independent Windows Task Scheduler alternative for scheduling applications, batch files, and scripts. |
ActiveBatch plans
- ActiveBatch$10,000, paid once
System Scheduler plans
- System Scheduler Free VersionFree
- System Scheduler Professional—
Pick ActiveBatch if…
ActiveBatch suits IT teams coordinating scheduled or event-driven processes across business systems and deployment environments. Its Self-Service Portal also suits business and help desk users who need controlled access to approved processes.
Pick System Scheduler if…
System Scheduler suits Windows users who want to automate application launches, scripts, or batch files. Professional is relevant when jobs need event triggers, monitoring, or to run while the user is logged off.