apscheduler

The premium Open Source alternative to Cronitor

🎯 Best for:Python developers needing simple, persistent task scheduling.

What is apscheduler?

Replaces external cron jobs or complex message brokers for Python applications. It supports multiple job stores like Redis, MongoDB, and SQLAlchemy for persistent scheduling.

Tech Stack
PythonAutomation & Workflow

Why apscheduler?

  • Supports multiple storage backends
  • Dynamic job management at runtime
  • Lightweight with no external service required

Limitations

  • No built-in monitoring dashboard
  • Limited distributed execution support
  • Manual handling of job overlaps
3/5/2026
Last Update
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Forks
48
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MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Cronitor)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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