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FluentTaskScheduler vs Z-Cron: catalog facts
FluentTaskScheduler	Z-Cron
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Freemium Freeware version available; a paid professional version adds service control.
Windows	Windows
Native WinUI 3 interface matching Windows 11 Uses the existing Windows Task Scheduler, so tasks stay compatible	Runs tasks without a user logged in Many built-in task types for files, programs and power
Windows only No releases published on GitHub; available through Scoop	Windows only Service control requires the professional version
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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