systemd timers vs Ofelia

Is Ofelia a good alternative to systemd timers? Here’s what you need to know.

Ofelia

Free

Docker-based job scheduler. Run cron jobs in containers.

Ofelia is a Docker job scheduler that runs cron-style tasks inside containers. Define schedules via labels or config file. Supports job exec, run, and local commands with logging and error notifications.

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Why switch from systemd timers?

Indie pricing — no enterprise markup or per-seat fees
Direct maker support — talk to the person who built it
Transparent & open — many indie tools are open-source
No vendor lock-in — own your data, export anytime

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