Azure Data Factory
7.3#3 in data ingestion softwareFrom $0.10 a monthWebAPISelf-hostedWindows
VisitAzure Data Factory vs Prefect
What both publish
| Fact | Azure Data Factory | Prefect |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1975 | 2018 |
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
Prefect plans
- HobbyFree
- Starter$100 a month
- Team$100 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
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.
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.