Skip to content
Changelog: v1.2.1
SuperSchedulerEsc
Color theme
Start with Lite

THE SCHEDULER FIELD GUIDE

The right scheduler. For your product.

Compare resource timelines, calendar views and the details that shape a real integration. Seven JavaScript and React libraries, one practical guide, with the sources beside the facts.

Compare featuresExplore live examples

Written by the SuperScheduler team. This is our documented product comparison, not an independent review.

7libraries
42criteria
65primary sources

Sources reviewed

01 / Compare features

The feature comparison.

Compare the paid resource-scheduling editions named in each column. Optional modules still need configuration. Select a library for a focused side-by-side view.

42 of 42 criteria
Documented JavaScript and React scheduling capabilities by product and edition
FeatureSuperSchedulerProFullCalendarPremium · v7DayPilotPro · JavaScriptBryntumSchedulerDHTMLXScheduler PROSyncfusionEJ2 React SchedulerMobiscrollEventcalendar · Timeline
Views & time7
Resource timelineResources in rows, time along the horizontal axis.Documented[1]DocumentedPremium[25]Documented[32]Documented[41]Documented[46]Documented[52]Documented[62]
Day / week / month calendarCalendar layouts, distinct from changing a timeline’s scale.Not included[1]Documented[24]Other component / tierCalendar component[32]Other component / tierCalendar component[41]Documented[47]Documented[52]Documented[61]
Agenda / event listA chronological list view rather than a resource grid.Integration workYour own UI[1]Documented[24]Not confirmed[33]Other component / tierCalendar component[41]Documented[47]Documented[52]Documented[61]
Custom time scalesControl the duration of slots and the visible date range.Documented[2]Documented[25]Documented[32]Documented[42]Documented[46]Documented[53]Documented[62]
Hide non-working timeCompress the axis or restrict displayed hours; availability is view-dependent.Documented[2]Documented[24]Documented[37]Documented[42]Documented[47]Documented[53]Documented[63]
Infinite time-axis scrollingNavigate beyond the current time window without using previous/next buttons.Documented[2]Not confirmed[24]Documented[18]Documented[42]Not included[46]Not confirmed[53]Not confirmed[63]
Timeline zoomDistinguishes dedicated zoom controls from reconfiguring a view.DocumentedContinuous + presets[2]Integration workConfigure the scale[25]DocumentedConfigured levels[36]DocumentedConfigured levels[42]Integration workConfigure the scale[46]Integration workConfigure the scale[53]Integration workConfigure the scale[63]
Resources & layout6
Resource hierarchyExpandable groups and nested resources.Documented[3]Documented[25]Documented[32]Documented[42]Documented[46]Documented[54]Documented[62]
Resource header columnsSeveral data columns beside the timeline, not just a custom label.Documented[3]Documented[25]Documented[32]Documented[42]Documented[47]Not confirmed[54]Not confirmed[62]
Pinned resource rowsKeep selected resources visible during vertical scrolling.DocumentedTop + bottom[3]Not confirmed[24]DocumentedTop + bottom[32]DocumentedTop rows[42]Not confirmed[46]Not confirmed[54]DocumentedTop rows[62]
One event, multiple resourcesNative multi-assignment differs from synchronizing separate event records.Integration workLinked event copies[1]Documented[24]Not confirmed[33]Documented[42]Documented[49]Documented[54]Documented[63]
Resource & event filteringFilter the board through data APIs or application-side predicates; the search UI may be yours.Documented[3]Integration workCallbacks / hooks[17]Documented[19]Documented[42]Documented[47]Integration workCallbacks / hooks[54]Integration workCallbacks / hooks[63]
Overlapping event layoutRender concurrent events without treating overlap as a booking permission.Documented[1]Documented[25]Documented[32]Documented[42]Documented[46]Documented[56]Documented[63]
Editing & business rules8
Move & resize eventsPointer gestures to change dates, duration or resource.Documented[4]Documented[27]Documented[32]Documented[41]Documented[47]Documented[52]Documented[63]
Create from a time rangeSelect empty time and connect it to your event creation flow.Documented[4]Documented[24]Documented[32]Documented[42]Documented[47]Documented[52]Documented[63]
Drag from an external listAssign unscheduled work from outside the scheduling grid.Documented[1]Documented[27]Documented[32]Documented[42]DocumentedPlugin / extension[21]Integration workIntegration example[22]Documented[63]
Multiple event selectionSelecting several events is distinct from moving them together.Documented[1]Not confirmed[24]Documented[32]Documented[42]Not confirmed[45]Documented[58]Documented[63]
Move several events togetherA selected set or a configured group, depending on the product. Test cross-resource behavior.Documented[1]DocumentedGrouped events[29]Documented[32]Documented[42]Not confirmed[45]Documented[53]Not confirmed[63]
Tooltips & contextual actionsBuilt-in helpers or custom popovers connected to event callbacks.Documented[1]Integration workYour own UI[24]Documented[32]Documented[42]Documented[47]Documented[52]Integration workYour own UI[63]
Validate edits & prevent overlapHooks and constraints for your application’s rules. Server validation remains your responsibility.DocumentedLive reasons + async commit[4]DocumentedCallbacks / hooks[28]DocumentedCallbacks / hooks[37]DocumentedCallbacks / hooks[42]DocumentedPlugin / extension[47]DocumentedCallbacks / hooks[53]DocumentedCallbacks / hooks[63]
Event editing formA supplied event editor versus an application-owned form.Integration workYour own UI[1]Integration workYour own UI[24]Integration workYour own UI[32]Documented[41]Documented[47]Documented[52]Integration workYour own UI[63]
Data & scale5
Virtual renderingRender the visible area. These documented approaches are not a speed ranking.DocumentedRows + time axis[5]DocumentedRows + time axis[26]DocumentedProgressive rendering[32]Documented[41]DocumentedSmart rendering[46]Documented[55]DocumentedRows + time axis[63]
Load data by visible rangeConnect a date range or scroll callback to your backend.DocumentedOptional module[6]DocumentedCallbacks / hooks[24]Documented[32]Documented[42]Documented[47]Documented[55]Documented[63]
Incremental event updatesAdd, update or remove records through the public API.Documented[1]Documented[24]Documented[39]Documented[41]Documented[49]Documented[53]Documented[63]
Recurring event expansionGenerate occurrences from recurrence rules; series editing is a separate concern.Integration workExpand occurrences[7]Documented[29]Integration workExpand occurrences[34]Documented[42]Documented[49]Documented[56]Documented[63]
Named time zone handlingDistinguish conversion of instants from a civil wall-clock timeline.Integration workConvert in your app[7]Documented[30]Integration workConvert in your app[35]Documented[42]Not confirmed[45]Documented[57]DocumentedPlugin / extension[63]
Planning tools7
Dependency linesVisual links do not imply automatic rescheduling.DocumentedVisual links[8]Not confirmed[24]DocumentedVisual links[32]DocumentedVisual links[41]Not confirmed[45]Not confirmed[52]DocumentedVisual links[63]
Create dependencies by draggingAn interaction for connecting events, distinct from rendering links supplied as data.Not included[8]Not confirmed[24]Documented[32]Documented[42]Not confirmed[45]Not confirmed[52]Not confirmed[63]
Dependency scheduling engineAutomatically propagate changes using dependencies and working calendars.Not included[8]Not confirmed[24]Not confirmed[33]Other component / tierScheduler Pro[43]Not confirmed[45]Not confirmed[52]Not confirmed[63]
Undo / redo historyA reversible change history, beyond reverting a single failed drop.DocumentedHistory module[9]Not confirmed[24]Integration workIntegration example[37]Documented[42]Integration workDeletion undo only¹[49]Not confirmed[53]Not confirmed[63]
Timeline minimapAn overview of the planning horizon with viewport navigation.DocumentedOptional module[10]Not confirmed[24]Not confirmed[33]Not confirmed[42]Not confirmed[45]Not confirmed[53]Not confirmed[61]
Synchronized timeline panesMultiple resource panes sharing time navigation.DocumentedOptional module[11]Not confirmed[24]Not confirmed[33]Documented[42]Not confirmed[45]Not confirmed[53]Not confirmed[63]
Save / restore view statePersist navigation and layout state; exact fields vary by product.DocumentedState API; own storage[11]Integration workCallbacks / hooks[24]Not confirmed[33]Documented[42]Documented[47]Documented[53]Integration workCallbacks / hooks[63]
Integration & experience9
React integrationAn official React component or integration path.DocumentedReact + DOM API[1]Documented[31]Documented[32]Documented[41]Documented[45]Documented[52]Documented[61]
Use without ReactA browser JavaScript API or an equivalent JavaScript package from the vendor.DocumentedReact + DOM API[1]Documented[24]Documented[32]Documented[20]Documented[45]Other component / tier[23]Documented[61]
TypeScript declarationsPublished types for the supported public API.Documented[1]Documented[24]Documented[33]Documented[41]Documented[45]Documented[53]Documented[63]
Keyboard navigationSupport and gesture coverage differ; this is not a WCAG certification.DocumentedOpt-in Full mode[12]Documented[16]Documented[33]Documented[41]Documented[48]Documented[58]Not confirmed[61]
Touch interactionTouch-oriented interaction; test your own editing flow on target devices.Documented[12]Documented[24]Documented[32]Documented[20]Documented[47]Documented[58]Documented[61]
Custom event & cell renderingRender application-specific content through supported extension points.DocumentedReact render slots[13]DocumentedTemplates / render hooks[25]DocumentedTemplates / render hooks[32]DocumentedTemplates / render hooks[41]DocumentedTemplates / render hooks[47]DocumentedTemplates / render hooks[52]DocumentedTemplates / render hooks[63]
Themes & visual customizationAdapt the scheduler to your product’s visual language.DocumentedCSS tokens + themes[14]DocumentedCSS themes[24]DocumentedCSS themes[32]DocumentedCSS themes[41]DocumentedCSS themes[48]DocumentedCSS themes[52]DocumentedCSS themes[62]
LocalizationDate formats and interface text; translate your own business content separately.DocumentedLocale + custom strings[7]Documented[24]Documented[32]Documented[41]Documented[45]Documented[52]Documented[62]
Print & exportFormats and server/add-on requirements vary; inspect the linked documentation.Integration workYour own UI[1]DocumentedPrint layout[31]DocumentedExport tooling[38]DocumentedExport tooling[41]DocumentedExport tooling[50]DocumentedExcel / CSV / ICS[59]Other component / tierPrint add-on / package[65]

Scroll the table to explore every library. The feature column and headers stay in view.

How to read the comparison

  • Documented
  • Integration work
  • Other component / tier
  • Not confirmed
  • Not included

Documented means supported in the named edition, sometimes through an optional module. Integration work means application code or a sample implementation. Not confirmed means we found insufficient evidence in the cited sources; it does not mean impossible or unsupported.

¹ DHTMLX documents undo for deletion. That does not establish a general undo/redo history for all edits.

02 / Product

Where each library fits.

Our assessment of fit, based on the documented capabilities above. Your data, workflows and licensing needs should decide the shortlist.

01Pro

SuperScheduler

Resource planning, shaped around your product

Consider it for

Evaluate it for operational timelines with many resources, continuous zoom, live drag validation and custom React content. Pro combines trees, pinned rows, dependency lines, history, minimap, range loading and synchronized panes through its supported APIs and optional modules.

Plan for

It is a resource timeline, not a month-calendar suite or an automatic scheduling engine. Your application owns recurrence expansion, time-zone conversion, event forms and exports. React and the DOM API are documented; dedicated Vue and Angular wrappers are not part of this comparison.

Official documentationAPI referenceLocales, dates, time zones and recurrenceLinks and dependencies
Explore live examples
02Premium · v7

FullCalendar

Calendar views plus resource timelines

Consider it for

Consider it when standard calendar views and resource scheduling must coexist. Premium adds resource timelines and vertical resource views. The v7 documentation includes virtual rendering for resource views, including both rows and columns in resource timelines.

Plan for

Keep Standard and Premium separate when budgeting: the MIT-licensed core does not include resource timelines. Check recurrence configuration, custom forms and any planning tools you would build around the calendar. Compare against v7 behavior rather than older virtualization claims.

Official documentationResource timeline · PremiumVirtual rendering · v7Recurring events
03Pro · JavaScript

DayPilot

Resource booking and operational planning

Consider it for

Consider it for booking boards with resource trees, frozen rows, custom time scales, dependency links and multi-event operations. Its JavaScript documentation includes React, Angular and Vue integrations, progressive rendering and on-demand loading.

Plan for

Use the JavaScript documentation when evaluating the browser product: ASP.NET recurrence capabilities do not transfer to it. JavaScript requires expanded occurrences, and its undo/redo examples add application-side history. Calendar and Month are separate components from Scheduler.

Official documentationJavaScript Scheduler feature overviewRecurring events · JavaScript limitationEvent moving and custom undo/redo
04Scheduler

Bryntum

Grid-rich scheduling and an upgrade path to an engine

Consider it for

Consider Scheduler for resource planning with grid features, multi-assignment, editing widgets, history and dependency visualization. Scheduler Pro adds the engine for dependency- and calendar-driven rescheduling; evaluate that edition when scheduling logic is a core requirement.

Plan for

Keep Scheduler, Scheduler Pro and Calendar distinct in your technical evaluation and quote. Visual dependencies in Scheduler are not the Scheduler Pro scheduling engine. Export formats can have additional server or configuration requirements.

Official documentationScheduler feature overviewScheduler feature examplesScheduler Pro and its scheduling engine
05Scheduler PRO

DHTMLX

Calendar workflows with configurable timeline views

Consider it for

Consider it when calendar views, an event editor and recurrence should share one scheduling component. PRO adds Timeline, including tree mode and smart rendering in scrollable timelines. Official examples cover blocking, templates and keyboard operation.

Plan for

Check the PRO feature boundary and the exact React integration you plan to buy. Timeline smart rendering requires its scrollable configuration. Undoing a deletion is documented, but is not equivalent to a complete edit history. DHTMLX Gantt is a different product.

Official documentationScheduler documentationTimeline, tree mode and smart renderingRelease history · recurrence and deletion undo
06EJ2 React Scheduler

Syncfusion

Scheduling inside a broader component suite

Consider it for

Consider it for applications that need calendar and timeline views, an event editor, recurring appointments, resource grouping and data exports. Its React documentation covers virtual scrolling, time zones, keyboard support and multiple resources per appointment.

Plan for

Test virtualization with the exact view and grouping you will ship. Module injection, event field mapping and the wider suite’s conventions affect integration. The Community License is eligibility-based; it is not an unrestricted open-source license.

Official documentationReact Scheduler overviewResources and groupingVirtual scrolling
07Eventcalendar · Timeline

Mobiscroll

Responsive calendars and touch-oriented planning

Consider it for

Consider it when mobile and desktop calendaring should share a consistent interaction model. Calendar, Scheduler, Timeline and Agenda can be combined; timeline demos document hierarchy, fixed resources, virtual loading, recurrence and visual event connections.

Plan for

The demos show how to assemble application forms and business rules; include that integration work in your estimate. Check framework, print-module and calendar-connector coverage in the package you select. Internal-project pricing is not SaaS pricing.

Official documentationScheduling components and live demosTimeline resource hierarchy and fixed rowsTimeline interactions, loading and recurrence

03 / License

Compare the license, too.

A per-developer subscription, a perpetual license and a SaaS license cover different things. Compare the edition, deployment rights, renewal and team size before comparing a price.

SuperSchedulerPro

Pro: €499 per developer per year. Annual subscription; use rights, including production use, require renewal. Lite is free for qualifying noncommercial use, not for general commercial use.

Check current terms

FullCalendarPremium · v7

Standard uses MIT. Resource views require Premium or another applicable license. Premium allows continued use of the last eligible version after maintenance expires; developer seats and redistribution conditions still apply.

Check current terms

DayPilotPro · JavaScript

Pro distinguishes internal Web, SaaS and OEM use, with different application, instance and developer limits. Licenses are perpetual; maintenance covers upgrades and support. An internal-use license does not cover a public SaaS.

Check current terms

BryntumScheduler

Commercial products with product-specific licensing. Request the quote for Scheduler or Scheduler Pro, the developer count and your deployment model. Do not treat the two editions or the Calendar product as interchangeable.

Check current terms

DHTMLXScheduler PRO

Timeline is a PRO feature. Match the commercial license to your application, developer team and redistribution needs; review the vendor’s current terms and any export-service conditions.

Check current terms

SyncfusionEJ2 React Scheduler

Commercial licensing; a free Community License is available to eligible organizations. Revenue, developer count, employee count and funding criteria apply. Check the current eligibility rules and your distribution scenario.

Check current terms

MobiscrollEventcalendar · Timeline

Internal-project offers use perpetual licenses; the vendor separately lists subscription licensing for SaaS and related distribution models. Print and calendar integrations vary by package or add-on. Match the quote to your project.

Check current terms

04 / criteria

Make the decision with your workload.

A feature matrix gets you to a shortlist. A realistic proof of concept tells you what you can ship.

A

Performance: measure the same job

Use the same resources, events, date range, viewport and event templates. Record initial render, scrolling, zoom, edits and memory after repeated navigation. Publish versions, hardware, configuration and failed runs. This page does not claim a cross-library speed winner: the products have not all been benchmarked here under equal conditions.

Docs
B

Migration: port the rules, not just the rows

Check exclusive end dates, time zones, event IDs, recurrence exceptions, resource assignments and async saves. Rebuild templates and editor flows deliberately. Similar-looking APIs do not guarantee drop-in compatibility; SuperScheduler is not a drop-in replacement for these products.

Docs

Put SuperScheduler through your scenario

Explore working examples with synthetic data, inspect their code, then evaluate the behavior your users need.

View editions & pricing

05 / FAQ

Questions before you choose.

What is the difference between a calendar and a resource scheduler?

A calendar organizes events by date in day, week, month or agenda views. A resource scheduler puts rooms, people or equipment alongside a shared time axis. Choose from the screen and workflows your users need; a timeline month is not the same layout as a month calendar.

Is SuperScheduler an alternative to FullCalendar Premium?

For resource timelines, it is an option to evaluate alongside FullCalendar Premium. SuperScheduler focuses on resource planning, continuous zoom and modular planning tools. FullCalendar also supplies standard calendar views and recurrence support. Both document virtualization; do not choose between them on an outdated claim that FullCalendar has none.

Does SuperScheduler include recurring events or automatic scheduling?

There is no built-in recurrence engine: your application expands series into ordinary events. Dependency lines are visual; rules and successor rescheduling belong to your application. If automatic dependency scheduling is essential, evaluate an engine such as Bryntum Scheduler Pro.

Can I use SuperScheduler Lite commercially for free?

No. Lite is source-available under its PolyForm licenses, free for qualifying noncommercial use and limited evaluation. Commercial use of either edition requires a Pro subscription for each developer. Pro is an annual subscription; if it is not renewed, use rights end, including production use. Read the full license terms.

Which library is fastest for a large scheduling board?

This comparison does not establish a universal performance winner. Event density, visible range, templates, loading strategy and hardware can change the result. Use a representative dataset and measure initial render, scrolling, updates and memory with the same configuration and versions recorded.

Can I migrate without rewriting my integration?

Expect integration work. Map events and resources, port callbacks, check date semantics and rebuild templates and editor flows. SuperScheduler does not promise drop-in compatibility with DayPilot, FullCalendar or another scheduler. Start with one representative screen and validate the business rules before switching.

06 / primary sources

Sources & review method.

We reviewed official product pages, API documentation, examples and licensing pages on the date shown above. SuperScheduler claims are checked against its published API and guides. We compare documented behavior, not roadmap promises. Source links are provided for every matrix cell; documentation titles below remain in their original language.

Scope: SuperScheduler Pro 1.2.1; FullCalendar Premium v7; DayPilot Pro for JavaScript; Bryntum Scheduler (Scheduler Pro is identified separately); DHTMLX Scheduler PRO; Syncfusion EJ2 React Scheduler; Mobiscroll Eventcalendar with Timeline. The other vendors’ unversioned documentation describes the capabilities reviewed on this date, not a tested release guarantee.

SuperScheduler15
  1. [1]API reference
  2. [2]Time scales and zoom
  3. [3]Trees, columns and selection
  4. [4]Drag, resize and rules
  5. [5]Performance and virtualization
  6. [6]Range loading
  7. [7]Locales, dates, time zones and recurrence
  8. [9]Undo and redo
  9. [10]Minimap and metrics
  10. [11]Panes and saved views
  11. [12]Keyboard, accessibility and touch
  12. [13]React render slots
  13. [14]Theming
  14. [15]Lite and Pro licenses
FullCalendar10
  1. [16]Keyboard and accessibility
  2. [17]Complete API index
  3. [24]Documentation · v7
  4. [25]Resource timeline · Premium
  5. [26]Virtual rendering · v7
  6. [27]Dragging, resizing and constraints
  7. [28]eventAllow validation callback
  8. [29]Recurring events
  9. [30]Time zones
  10. [31]Pricing and license scope
DayPilot11
  1. [18]Infinite scrolling
  2. [19]Rows, filtering and resource structure
  3. [32]JavaScript Scheduler feature overview
  4. [33]Scheduler documentation
  5. [34]Recurring events · JavaScript limitation
  6. [35]Time zone model
  7. [36]Zoom levels
  8. [37]Event moving and custom undo/redo
  9. [38]Scheduler export
  10. [39]Client-side event API
  11. [40]Web, SaaS and OEM licenses
Bryntum5
  1. [20]Scheduler API and integration overview
  2. [41]Scheduler feature overview
  3. [42]Scheduler feature examples
  4. [43]Scheduler Pro and its scheduling engine
  5. [44]Product pricing
DHTMLX8
  1. [21]External drag integration
  2. [45]Scheduler documentation
  3. [46]Timeline, tree mode and smart rendering
  4. [47]Scheduler examples
  5. [48]Accessibility and keyboard navigation
  6. [49]Release history · recurrence and deletion undo
  7. [50]Data serialization and iCal
  8. [51]Scheduler license terms
Syncfusion11
  1. [22]External drag-and-drop example
  2. [23]JavaScript Scheduler API
  3. [52]React Scheduler overview
  4. [53]Scheduler API
  5. [54]Resources and grouping
  6. [55]Virtual scrolling
  7. [56]Appointments and recurrence
  8. [57]Time zones
  9. [58]Accessibility
  10. [59]Excel, CSV and ICS exports
  11. [60]Community License eligibility
Mobiscroll5
  1. [61]Scheduling components and live demos
  2. [62]Timeline resource hierarchy and fixed rows
  3. [63]Timeline interactions, loading and recurrence
  4. [64]Resource drag-and-drop reordering
  5. [65]Pricing and packages