JustRun vs AWS EventBridge
EventBridge rules, without the AWS bill.
AWS EventBridge Scheduler is the AWS-native way to schedule tasks. But it requires an AWS account, IAM roles, target configuration, and CloudWatch for monitoring. JustRun is purpose-built for cron jobs with escalation policies, job chains, and a fraction of the complexity.
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JustRun wins
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AWS EventBridge wins
| Feature | JustRun | AWS EventBridge |
|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | ✓60 seconds | 1+ hour (IAM, targets, rules) |
| Visual Builder | ✓Interactive wizard | AWS Console / CloudFormation |
| AI Diagnostics | ✓Built-in, surfaces in alert notifications | Not available |
| Alert Channels | ✓Slack, Discord, Email, Webhook, PagerDuty | CloudWatch alarms (email, SNS) |
| Escalation Policies | ✓Multi-phase, AI Wizard, 3-tier inheritance | Not available |
| Job Chains | ✓on_success, on_failure, on_status_code, on_body_contains + delay | Not available (use Step Functions) |
| Dead Letter Queue | ✓Built-in DLQ with Retry/Dismiss | Configurable SQS DLQ (complex) |
| Teams | ✓Invite teammates, roles, shared visibility | AWS IAM (complex) |
| Vendor Lock-in | ✓None | Deep AWS lock-in |
| Lambda Integration | Via Lambda function URLs (HTTP) | ✓Native (no URL needed) |
| Event Bus / Routing | Job chains (webhook-based) | ✓Full event routing to 200+ targets |
| MCP Server | ✓mcp.justrun.sh for AI agents | Not available |
Pricing
Based on publicly-listed competitor pricing at time of writing. Check the vendor's website for current pricing.
JustRun
Free: 10 jobs. Hobby: $3/mo. Maker: $7/mo. Pro: $19/mo. Scale: $49/mo.
AWS EventBridge
$1 per million invocations. Cheap but hidden costs (CloudWatch, targets, data transfer, IAM overhead).
Switching is easy
Recreate your EventBridge schedules in JustRun using our visual builder. Point them at your Lambda function URLs or API Gateway endpoints.
The verdict
JustRun is perfect for teams that want cron without AWS complexity. EventBridge wins for deep Lambda/SQS/SNS integration. Most cron use cases don't need event routing — they need reliable scheduling.
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