2 self-hosted Apache Airflow alternatives

Apache Airflow is a popular proprietary tool in the automation & workflows space. These open-source apps let you replace Apache Airflow with software you host and control yourself.

Best self-hosted Apache Airflow alternatives

Mage

Automation & Workflows

Open-source data pipeline tool for transforming and integrating data

Replaces Azure Data Factory, Apache Airflow

★ 8.8k Medium setup Apache-2.0

Flyte

Automation & Workflows

Kubernetes-native workflow orchestration for data and ML

Replaces Apache Airflow

★ 7.2k Hard setup Apache-2.0

Compare Apache Airflow alternatives

Flyte vs Mage

Switching from Apache Airflow

Moving off Apache Airflow means trading a managed subscription for a service you run yourself. The payoff is ownership: no per-seat pricing, no vendor lock-in, and full control of your data. Start with the option above that matches your setup-difficulty comfort level — every app links to a detailed specs page and head-to-head comparisons.