Prefect Alternatives

Prefect is described as 'Orchestrator for data-intensive workflows. It's the simplest way to transform any Python function into a unit of work that can be observed and orchestrated. With Prefect, you can build resilient, dynamic workflows that react to the world around them and recover' and is an app in the development category. There are four alternatives to Prefect for Linux, SaaS, Docker, Self-Hosted and Mac. The best Prefect alternative is Windmill Labs, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Prefect are Apache Airflow, Superblocks and Obelisk.

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Prefect is an orchestrator for data-intensive workflows. It's the simplest way to transform any Python function into a...

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Prefect alternatives page was last updated Apr 10, 2025
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    Windmill Labs

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    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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Windmill Labs VS Prefect

     

    • Windmill Labs is the most popular SaaS & Self-Hosted alternative to Prefect.

    • Windmill Labs is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Prefect.

    • Windmill Labs is Freemium and Open SourcePrefect is also Freemium and Open Source
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    Apache Airflow

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    Airflow is a platform to programmaticaly author, schedule and monitor data pipelines.

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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Apache Airflow Features

    1.  Task Scheduling
    2.  Workflow

    Apache Airflow VS Prefect

     

    • Apache Airflow is the most popular Linux alternative to Prefect.

    • Apache Airflow is Free and Open SourcePrefect is Freemium and Open Source
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    Superblocks

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    Superblocks is a low-code platform for developers. Rapidly develop custom enterprise-grade internal apps to streamline customer support and drive operational efficiency.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Superblocks Features

    1.  On-premise development
    2.  AI-Powered

    Superblocks VS Prefect

     
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    Obelisk

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    Deterministic workflow engine. Add resiliency to your workflows.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Docker
    Obelisk screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  SQLite
    6.  Webhook support
    7.  OpenAI integration
    8. GitHub icon  GitHub Integration
    9.  WebHook Integration

    Obelisk VS Prefect

     

    • Obelisk is the most popular Mac alternative to Prefect.

    • Obelisk is Free and Open SourcePrefect is Freemium and Open Source
    • Obelisk is Privacy focusedPrefect is not according to our users
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