Which flow type is best for tasks to occur at a specific time and frequency?

The best flow type for tasks that need to occur at a specific time and frequency is the Scheduled flow. This type of flow allows you to set specific intervals at which the flow should run, such as daily, weekly, or monthly. It is ideal for automating tasks that do not require immediate action based on record changes but instead operate on a preset schedule.

Scheduled flows are particularly useful for operations such as sending reminder emails, batch processing records, or performing regular maintenance tasks in the system. By utilizing this flow type, you can ensure that important actions are consistently executed without manual intervention, streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency.

In contrast, Record-Triggered flows initiate their execution in response to changes in records, which means they are event-driven rather than time-based. Screen flows require user interaction and are designed to guide users through a process, making them unsuitable for automated, scheduled tasks. Autolaunched flows can be triggered by other processes but do not inherently have scheduling capabilities, focusing instead on background automation. Thus, for time and frequency-based tasks, the Scheduled flow is clearly the most appropriate choice.