Schedules vs. Triggers

Use schedules for time-based work and triggers for event-based work.

Use a schedule when

Use a schedule when the work should run at a set time, such as every morning, every Friday, or once a month.

Use a trigger when

Use a trigger when the work should run after something happens, such as a new lead, message, form response, or record update.

Example

A weekly sales report should use a schedule. A follow-up for each new lead should use a trigger.