ActiveBatch
7.6#1 in job scheduler software$10,000 one-timeAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitActiveBatch vs Webcron
What both publish
| Fact | ActiveBatch | Webcron |
|---|---|---|
| API | The Web Services API supports SOAP 1.1–1.2 and REST and is included in the core license. | The API lets users communicate directly with the Webcron engine, and its documented methods cover cron jobs and monitors. |
| Monitoring | The platform includes customizable monitoring, alerting, reporting and SLA monitoring. | The monitoring service checks servers, websites, and routers and sends alerts when they are unreachable from more than one location. |
ActiveBatch plans
- ActiveBatch$10,000, paid once
Webcron plans
- Cron time-out 180 secondsFree
- Cron time-out 600 seconds€0.01, paid once
- Notification by email€0.01, paid once
- Cron time-out 1800 seconds€0.13, paid once
- Notification by SMS€0.15, paid once
- Cron time-out 3600 seconds€0.25, paid once
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 Webcron if…
Webcron may suit users who need scheduled script execution alongside checks for server, website, or router availability. Its API and PHP class may be relevant to users connecting to its engine programmatically.