Azure WebJobs vs Azure Functions: How to Choose the Right Background Task Solution

Azure offers a variety of serverless compute options to simplify building and scaling applications. Among these are Azure WebJobs and Azure Functions, both powerful tools designed to execute background tasks. However, choosing between them requires a clear understanding of their features, use cases, and limitations.

This guide will walk you through the key differences and help you decide the right solution for your application needs.

What are Azure WebJobs and Azure Functions?

Azure WebJobs

Azure WebJobs is a feature of Azure App Service that allows you to run scripts or programs as background tasks. WebJobs can run continuously, on a schedule, or on-demand.

Key Characteristics:

• Runs within an App Service Plan.
• Supports a variety of programming languages like C#, Python, PHP, and JavaScript.
• Provides manual scaling capabilities through the App Service Plan.
• Suitable for long-running tasks.

Azure Functions

Azure Functions is a serverless compute service that allows you to run event-driven code…