Apache Airflow Alternatives

Apache Airflow is described as 'Airflow is a platform to programmaticaly author, schedule and monitor data pipelines' and is an app in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Apache Airflow for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, SaaS, Linux, Self-Hosted and Windows apps. The best Apache Airflow alternative is n8n, which is free. Other great apps like Apache Airflow are Automa, Google Opal, Gumloop and AgentHub.

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  1. n8n icon
     148 likes

    Leverage a versatile automation tool to streamline tasks and workflows across different platforms using an adaptable, open-source framework. Ideal for self-hosted solutions and SaaS, n8n supports a broad spectrum of integrations with third-party services like Slack, Trello, and Google Sheets.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Cloudron
     
  2. Automa icon
     30 likes

    A Chrome extension for automating your browser by connecting blocks.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
     
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    Automa vs Apache Airflow Comments
    c0feman
    Negative
    0

    Infrastructure automation vs a browser extension

    • Automa is Free and Open SourceApache Airflow is also Free and Open Source
  3. Gumloop icon
     4 likes

    No-code platform for AI-driven workflow automation includes a drag-and-drop builder, over 110 app integrations, enterprise features like access controls and audit logs, unified pricing, rapid deployment templates, and customizable automations across departments.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  4. AgentHub icon
     7 likes

    AgentHub is a no-code platform for building powerful AI automations. Our drag-and-drop visual builder lets users create reliable and cost-effective AI-powered automations. Fully automate tasks end-to-end without writing a line of code.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  5. Kestra icon
     7 likes

    Kestra is an infinitely scalable orchestration and scheduling platform, creating, running, scheduling, and monitoring millions of complex pipelines.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  6. Windmill Labs icon
     4 likes

    Turn scripts into sharable apps and APIs, compose them as workflows or data pipelines and expose them with UIs on the fastest and most reliable job orchestrator. Self-hostable worker infrastructure: horizontally scalable, reliable, ultra-fast.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
     
  7. Odara icon
     Like

    AI-first ETL/ELT tool in Rust. Build data pipelines visually, then drop into SQL or Python — with a built-in AI assistant that composes pipelines from plain English.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. CTFreak icon
     5 likes

    IT task scheduler.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • FreeBSD
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
     
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    CTFreak vs Apache Airflow Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Easy to setup and maintain

    • CTFreak is Freemium and ProprietaryApache Airflow is Free and Open Source
    • CTFreak is LightweightApache Airflow is not according to our users
  9. ETLR icon
     2 likes

    ETLR is an AI workflow automation tool enabling users to create, version, and deploy workflows using YAML. Implemented with a 'workflows as code' approach, it provides a straightforward way to manage AI workflows without the need for UI manipulation.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. Relay.app icon
     14 likes

    Relay.app is a modern, easy-to-use automation tool that offers deep integrations, AI-powered automations, and human-in-the-loop control.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  11. puq.ai icon
     5 likes

    puq.ai is a workflow automation engine that combines AI agents with 300+ integrations, enabling teams to automate processes, trigger actions, and orchestrate complex tasks with no-code workflows.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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