Embeddable Scheduler stable
Cron / node-cron
Cron-like job scheduler for Node.js
3.0K stars
100 contributors
Since 2016
Cron-like job scheduler for Node.js
License
ISC
Min RAM
0 MB
Min CPUs
1 core
Scaling
single_node
Complexity
beginner
Performance
medium
Self-hostable
✓
K8s native
✕
Offline
✕
Pricing
fully free
Docs quality
good
Vendor lock-in
none
Use cases
- ✓ Schedule periodic tasks in Node.js apps
- ✓ Cron-like scheduling without system cron
- ✓ Background cleanup jobs
Anti-patterns / when NOT to use
- ✕ In-process only — no persistence
- ✕ No distributed scheduling
- ✕ Lost jobs on restart
Replaces / alternatives to
Technical specs
Language
JavaScript
API type
SDK
Protocols
HTTP
Deployment
npm
Community
GitHub stars 3.0K
Contributors 100
Commit frequency weekly
Plugin ecosystem none
Backing Lucas Merencia
Funding community
Release
Latest version
— Last release —
Since 2016
Best fit
Team size
solosmallmedium
Industries
general