Compare cron scheduling approaches
CHOOSE THE RIGHT MODEL
Scheduling, heartbeat monitoring, or both.
The right tool depends on whether you want an external service to trigger the work or only monitor an existing scheduler.
| Approach | Server manager required | Triggers work | Detects missed runs | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CronClaw signed job | No | Yes | Yes | Application tasks and agency-managed sites |
| CronClaw heartbeat | Usually once | No | Yes | Existing cron, workers, and server tasks |
| Server cron only | Yes | Yes | Not by itself | Teams with direct infrastructure control |
Why teams choose CronClaw
- Per-job HMAC signatures and replay protection.
- Copy-ready integrations for nine application stacks.
- Client workspaces, viewers, reports, incidents, and status pages.
- One dashboard for triggered jobs, uptime checks, and heartbeats.