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System Scheduler

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Spec score 7.2 #18 of 26 in Job Scheduler Software

What it is

System Scheduler is a Windows utility for scheduling applications, batch files, and scripts as an alternative to Windows Task Scheduler. Its free version can schedule applications, send keypresses and mouse clicks, display popup reminders, and use Window Watcher. Professional adds triggers for idle and cease-idle states, logon, logoff, shutdown, and wakeup events. It also includes file, process, window, and service watchers, timed event sequences, email notices for task runs or failures, and detection of application exit-code errors. Professional can run as a Windows service, so jobs can run while users are logged off. The free version costs nothing and requires the user to remain logged in. One licence covers one Windows computer or virtual machine at a time. The 30-day Professional evaluation is available, and listed Windows support includes versions 7 through 11 and Windows Server 2008 through 2025.

Spec sheet

Purpose
System Scheduler is an independent Windows Task Scheduler alternative for scheduling applications, batch files, and scripts.Read 7 Oct 2026 · splinterware.com
Trial
The maker offers a 30-day evaluation version of System Scheduler Professional.Read 7 Oct 2026 · splinterware.com
Privacy
Splinterware says information entered into its apps is stored locally and is not transferred to Splinterware or third parties when the apps are used; its software may collect diagnostic and licensing information.Read 7 Oct 2026 · splinterware.com
Support
Splinterware offers online and email support and says it endeavors to respond to forum posts and support emails within 24 hours.Read 7 Oct 2026 · splinterware.com
Headquarters
United KingdomRead 28 Sep 2026 · splinterware.com
Company
Splinterware describes itself as a small software company based in the United Kingdom.Read 7 Oct 2026 · splinterware.com
Alerts and diagnostics
Professional includes email notifications for task runs or failures and detects application exit-code errors.Read 7 Oct 2026 · splinterware.com
Automation
Professional includes file, process, window, and service watchers, plus sequences of events with timed delays.Read 7 Oct 2026 · splinterware.com
Free features
The free version can schedule applications, send keypresses and mouse clicks, show popup reminders, and use Window Watcher.Read 7 Oct 2026 · splinterware.com
License limits
A single licence covers one Windows computer or Windows virtual machine at a time; entitlement packs cover multiple installations up to the number of entitlements purchased.Read 7 Oct 2026 · splinterware.com
Licensing
Professional is sold as a perpetual licence, with two years of software updates and support included; use of the licensed version continues indefinitely under the terms of service.Read 7 Oct 2026 · splinterware.com
Professional triggers
Professional adds triggers for idle, cease idle, logon, logoff, shutdown, and wakeup events.Read 7 Oct 2026 · splinterware.com
Service mode
Professional can run as a Windows service so jobs can run while users are logged off.Read 7 Oct 2026 · splinterware.com
Windows support
The feature comparison lists Windows 7, 8, 10, 11, and Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025, in 32-bit and 64-bit editions.Read 7 Oct 2026 · splinterware.com

Plans and prices

System Scheduler Free Version Free Requires user to remain logged in · limited features Read 7 Oct 2026 · splinterware.com
System Scheduler Professional Price not published Perpetual licence; includes two years of updates and support Single licence covers one Windows computer or Windows virtual machine · entitlement packs also available Read 7 Oct 2026 · splinterware.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free version schedules applications and scripts
  • Professional supports event triggers and watchers
  • Professional can run while users are logged off
  • Perpetual licence includes two years of updates and support

Limits

  • Free version requires the user to remain logged in
  • One licence covers one computer or virtual machine

Who it suits

System Scheduler suits Windows users who need to automate applications, scripts, or batch files. Professional is relevant when jobs must run while users are logged off or need additional triggers and alerts.

Verdict

The free version covers basic scheduling, while Professional adds service operation, watchers, triggers, and notifications. Check the licence scope and request pricing details before choosing Professional.

Where Specifiction places it

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