Apache DolphinScheduler
7.4#3 in data orchestration softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitApache DolphinScheduler vs Prefect
What both publish
| Fact | Apache DolphinScheduler | Prefect |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2017 | 2018 |
Apache DolphinScheduler plans
- Apache DolphinSchedulerFree
- Open sourceFree
Prefect plans
- HobbyFree
- Starter$100 a month
- Team$100 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Apache DolphinScheduler if…
Apache DolphinScheduler suits teams building and coordinating data workflows through a visual interface or code. Teams evaluating standalone deployment should account for its stated workflow recommendation and in-memory database behavior.
Pick Prefect if…
Prefect suits teams building Python workflows for data, machine learning, or agents, especially those needing scheduling, monitoring, and retry or recovery features. Its self-hosted and hybrid options may suit teams that want code and data to remain in their infrastructure.