Fliq vs GitHub Actions
GitHub Actions can run scheduled workflows with cron syntax — great when the work lives in CI and you already pay for Actions minutes. But scheduled runs are best-effort: GitHub queues them and they can be delayed by minutes under load, and per-event one-off scheduling isn't its model. Fliq is a dedicated HTTP scheduler with precise fires, configurable retries, crash recovery, and per-attempt history. Use Actions for CI-adjacent chores; use Fliq when timing and reliability matter.
| Dimension | Fliq | GitHub Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduling model | Cron + one-off, precise fires | Cron workflows (best-effort) |
| Automatic retries | Configurable backoff, per-job | Re-run job manually / on failure |
| Crash recovery | Reaper reschedules crashed jobs | None for missed schedules |
| Execution history | Full per-attempt history | Workflow run logs |
| Calls any HTTP endpoint | Yes — any URL, method, headers, body | Via a curl/step you write |
| AI agents (MCP) | MCP server (beta) | No |
| Self-host | Yes (open source) | Self-hosted runners only |
| Open source | Yes | No (Actions platform) |
| Pricing model | Free in beta, then $1/100k | Included CI minutes |
| Best for | Precise, reliable HTTP scheduling | CI-adjacent scheduled chores |
When Fliq fits
You need precise fire times, true one-off scheduling per event, configurable retries with backoff, crash recovery, and a queryable history of every attempt — for arbitrary HTTP endpoints, controllable by AI agents via MCP (beta).
When GitHub Actions fits
The scheduled work is part of your CI — building, testing, syncing repos — and runs every so often where a few minutes of drift is fine. GitHub Actions cron is convenient and included with your repo.