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Apache Airflow
by Apache Software Foundation · Wilmington, United States · Since 2014
Workflow orchestration.
- Starting price
- Free
- Free trial / plan
- Always free
- Start without a card
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Web
- App Advisor rating
- 4.5
- transparency & India fit
What is Apache Airflow?
Apache Airflow is databases & data platforms from Apache Software Foundation, based in Wilmington, United States and has been building software since 2014. Workflow orchestration.
Databases and data platforms store and move application and analytics data — relational and NoSQL databases, managed cloud databases, warehouses and ETL/ELT pipelines. Most are open source with paid managed offerings.
It is completely free to use. Beyond databases & data platforms, Apache Airflow also covers workflow automation & integration.
What works well
- +Completely free to use
- +12 years in business — a mature, stable product
- +Covers more than one software category, reducing the number of tools you run
What to watch out for
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB
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Apache Airflow features
Category-standard capabilities plus what Apache Airflow adds. Verify depth in a demo.
- Relational and NoSQL engines
- Managed cloud hosting
- Data warehouses
- ETL/ELT pipelines
- Vector search for AI
- Backup and replication
- Scaling and sharding
- Security and encryption
- Free plan to start without a card
Apache Airflow pricing
Entry price
Free
No paid plan required
How Apache Airflow charges. Apache Airflow is free; some free products monetise through add-ons, payments or premium support, so check what stays free at scale.
Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on airflow.apache.org.
Specifications
- Category
- Databases & data platforms, Workflow automation & integration
- Vendor
- Apache Software Foundation
- Headquarters
- Wilmington, United States
- Founded
- 2014
- Pricing model
- Free
- Starting price
- Free
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Platforms
- Web
- Best for
- Startup, Small business, SMB
- Made in India
- No
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Apache Airflow — frequently asked questions
What is Apache Airflow?+
Apache Airflow is databases & data platforms by Apache Software Foundation. Workflow orchestration.
How much does Apache Airflow cost?+
Apache Airflow is free to use.
Does Apache Airflow offer a free trial or free plan?+
Yes — Apache Airflow offers a free plan you can start with.
Is Apache Airflow made in India?+
No. Apache Airflow is developed by Apache Software Foundation in Wilmington, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.
Who is Apache Airflow best suited for?+
Apache Airflow suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for databases & data platforms with workflow automation & integration.
What are the best alternatives to Apache Airflow?+
Popular alternatives in databases & data platforms include PostgreSQL, Cassandra, MySQL. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.
How is Apache Airflow deployed?+
Apache Airflow is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.
About Apache Software Foundation
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