Supercronic 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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Supercronic
Crontab-compatible job runner built for containers
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ToolJet
Low-code platform for building and automating business tools
| Feature | Supercronic | ToolJet |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Automation & Workflows | Automation & Workflows |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 32 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, kubernetes, helm |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,596 | ★ 38,306 |
| First released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Replaces | cron | Retool, Microsoft Power Apps |
Why pick each one
Choose Supercronic if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (2.6k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is Supercronic or ToolJet better?
Neither is universally better. ToolJet has the larger community, while Supercronic is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Supercronic and ToolJet free and open-source?
Yes. Supercronic is licensed under MIT and ToolJet under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Supercronic and ToolJet with Docker?
Supercronic: yes. ToolJet: yes.