Apache Airflow
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What both publish
| Fact | Apache Airflow | Windmill |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 | 2022 |
| Headquarters | Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. | San Francisco and Paris |
Apache Airflow plans
- Apache AirflowFree
Windmill plans
- Free and Open-sourceFree
- Enterprise$120 a month
- Enterprise example configuration$170 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 Windmill if…
Windmill suits teams building internal tools and workflows who want script-based or low-code development options. Its language support and self-hosting may also suit teams with established development and deployment workflows.