Crontab UI vs go-crond
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted automation & workflows options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Crontab UI
Web interface for editing and managing crontab jobs
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go-crond
Lightweight cron daemon for containers and minimal systems
| Feature | Crontab UI | go-crond |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Automation & Workflows | Automation & Workflows |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 32 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,277 | ★ 142 |
| First released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Replaces | cron | cron |
Why pick each one
Choose go-crond if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Go
Frequently asked questions
Is Crontab UI or go-crond better?
Neither is universally better. Crontab UI has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Crontab UI and go-crond free and open-source?
Yes. Crontab UI is licensed under MIT and go-crond under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Crontab UI and go-crond with Docker?
Crontab UI: yes. go-crond: yes.