Apache Airflow
6.6#6 in data orchestration softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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Azure Data Factory
7.3#3 in data ingestion softwareFrom $0.10 a monthWebAPISelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | Apache Airflow | Azure Data Factory |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 | 1975 |
| Headquarters | Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. | Redmond, Washington, USA |
Apache Airflow plans
- Apache AirflowFree
Azure Data Factory plans
- Data movement (self-hosted IR)$0.10 a month
- Data movement (Azure or managed VNET IR)$0.25 a month
- Pipeline orchestration (Azure integration runtime)$1 a month
- Pipeline orchestration (self-hosted integration runtime)$1.50 a month
Pick Apache Airflow if…
Airflow suits teams that define scheduled batch workflows in Python and want a web interface for managing runs and task logs. It is designed for self-hosted deployment in Linux-based environments; macOS is for local development, while Windows deployment is unsupported except for WSL2 development.
Pick Azure Data Factory if…
It suits organizations managing data workflows across hybrid environments. Teams needing incremental loading, change capture or custom transformation logic may find its listed capabilities relevant.