Looking for an open-source alternative to Airflow? Below are 2 community-built tools that offer similar functionality — all free, open source, and ready to use or self-host. Ranked by GitHub stars.
Open-source developer platform to power your entire infra and turn scripts into webhooks, workflows, and UIs. Includes the fastest workflow engine, performing 13 times faster than Airflow. It serves as an open-source alternative to Retool and Temporal.
A one-command installer that simplifies the self-hosted deployment of n8n automation along with over 25 integrated AI tools (such as Ollama, Flowise, RAG, and vector databases), providing automated HTTPS setup.
The top picks from this list are Windmill, N8n-install — all maintained, free to use, and self-hostable.
Yes. Every tool listed here is open source and free to use. Many can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure, which means no subscription fees and full control over your data.
Most of the alternatives listed are self-hostable. Check each tool's page for hosting details, system requirements, and licensing terms.
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