Prefect
6.9#8 in workload automation softwareFrom $100 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
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What both publish
| Fact | Prefect | Windmill |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2018 | 2022 |
| Integrations | The integrations directory lists AWS, Azure, Bitbucket, Dask, Databricks, dbt, Docker, GCP, GitHub, Kubernetes, Slack, Snowflake, and other integrations. | Windmill Hub lists more than 200 resource types, including Google services, GitHub, GitLab, Slack, Microsoft Teams, AWS, S3, BigQuery, ClickHouse, Datadog and Discord. |
| Security | Prefect states that it is SOC 2 Type II certified and GDPR compliant, and describes itself as HIPAA ready. | Windmill lists granular permissions, RBAC, secret management, OAuth, SSO and audit logs among its enterprise features. |
Prefect plans
- HobbyFree
- Starter$100 a month
- Team$100 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Windmill plans
- Free and Open-sourceFree
- Enterprise$120 a month
- Enterprise example configuration$170 a month
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.
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.