Jobber vs ToolJet
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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Jobber
Smarter cron replacement with retries and notifications
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ToolJet
Low-code platform for building and automating business tools
| Feature | Jobber | ToolJet |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Automation & Workflows | Automation & Workflows |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker, kubernetes, helm |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,417 | ★ 38,306 |
| First released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Replaces | cron | Retool, Microsoft Power Apps |
Why pick each one
Choose Jobber if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (1.4k GitHub stars)
- Written in Go
Frequently asked questions
Is Jobber or ToolJet better?
Neither is universally better. ToolJet has the larger community, while Jobber is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Jobber and ToolJet free and open-source?
Yes. Jobber is licensed under MIT and ToolJet under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Jobber and ToolJet with Docker?
Jobber: check the project docs for container support. ToolJet: yes.