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Xi-Batch

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Spec score 7.4 #17 of 26 in Job Scheduler Software

What it is

Xi-Batch is a self-hosted scheduler for sequencing and controlling batch work across servers, positioned as an alternative to cron. Scheduling variables coordinate serial or parallel job chains across hosts. Calendar rules account for month ends, weekends, holidays and daylight saving time, while file monitoring can trigger jobs when files are created, deleted or amended. Administrators assign load values and queue ceilings to limit which job combinations start. Interfaces include command-line, full-screen character, Motif, GTK3 and a programmer API. Jobs can use shell scripts and processors such as Perl and SQL. User definitions and permissions control submission and visibility. Queues recover automatically after restart, and aborted jobs can go to operator action or automatic recovery. Xi-Batch supports Linux and Windows; Windows server support uses optional client modules. It is designed for trusted networks or one host, not untrusted exposure.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Xi-Batch schedules, sequences, and controls batch work across a network of servers as a replacement for cron.Read 7 Oct 2026 · xisl.com
Platforms
Xi-Batch supports many Unix platforms and most Linux distributions, with RPM, DEB, and tarball packages; optional client modules support Windows servers.Read 7 Oct 2026 · xisl.com
Integrations
Jobs can use shell scripts and command processors such as Perl and SQL, and an API makes functionality available programmatically.Read 7 Oct 2026 · xisl.com
Support
Support for customers on a maintenance contract is available by telephone and email, with email treated at the same priority as a call.Read 7 Oct 2026 · xisl.com
Headquarters
London, United KingdomRead 28 Sep 2026 · xisl.com
Founded
1986Read 28 Sep 2026 · xisl.com
Access control
Users must be defined before submitting work, and permissions can restrict operations and visibility of other users’ jobs.Read 7 Oct 2026 · xisl.com
Calendar scheduling
Schedules can account for month ends, weekends, holidays, and daylight saving time.Read 7 Oct 2026 · xisl.com
Dependencies
Scheduling variables can coordinate serial or parallel job chains across hosts.Read 7 Oct 2026 · xisl.com
Deployment and security
Xi-Batch is designed for trusted operational networks or a single host and is not designed to be exposed to untrusted networks.Read 7 Oct 2026 · xisl.com
Evaluation
Evaluation copies are available on request and convert to licensed status without reinstallation.Read 7 Oct 2026 · xisl.com
Fault recovery
The queue is recovered automatically after restart, and aborted jobs can be sent for operator action or automatic recovery.Read 7 Oct 2026 · xisl.com
File monitoring
Jobs can be triggered when a file is created, deleted, or amended.Read 7 Oct 2026 · xisl.com
Interfaces
The product provides command-line, full-screen character, Motif, GTK3, and programmer API interfaces.Read 7 Oct 2026 · xisl.com
Load control
Administrators can assign load values to jobs and set queue ceilings that limit which combinations start.Read 7 Oct 2026 · xisl.com
Notable limit
The product page says Windows server support is provided through optional client modules.Read 7 Oct 2026 · xisl.com

Plans and prices

Perpetual licence Price not published Tiered by processor class · Contact Xi Software for a quotation Read 7 Oct 2026 · xisl.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Coordinates serial and parallel job chains
  • Calendar-aware scheduling
  • File-triggered jobs
  • Automatic queue recovery
  • Multiple command and API interfaces

Limits

  • Windows server support needs optional client modules
  • Not designed for untrusted networks
  • Pricing requires a quotation
  • No free plan

Who it suits

It suits operations teams running scheduled batch chains across trusted servers or a single host. Organizations needing self-hosted deployment, dependency controls and recovery options may find its model appropriate.

Verdict

Xi-Batch provides detailed scheduling, dependency, access and recovery controls for self-hosted batch operations. Its deployment assumptions and optional Windows server modules should be checked before adoption.

Where Specifiction places it

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