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Apache DolphinScheduler vs Mage

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted automation & workflows options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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AP Apache DolphinScheduler Distributed visual workflow scheduling platform VS MA Mage Open-source data pipeline tool for transforming and integrating data
FeatureApache DolphinSchedulerMage
CategoryAutomation & WorkflowsAutomation & Workflows
LicenseApache-2.0Apache-2.0
LanguageJavaPython
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM2,048 MB2,048 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetes, bare-metaldocker, kubernetes, helm
GitHub stars★ 14,412★ 8,789
First released20192022
ReplacesAWS Step Functions, Azure Data FactoryAzure Data Factory, Apache Airflow

Why pick each one

Choose Apache DolphinScheduler if…

  • Friendly visual interface
  • Scales horizontally
Apache DolphinScheduler details

Choose Mage if…

  • Friendly for data scientists
  • Quick to get started
Mage details

Frequently asked questions

Is Apache DolphinScheduler or Mage better?

Neither is universally better. Apache DolphinScheduler has the larger community, while Mage is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are Apache DolphinScheduler and Mage free and open-source?

Yes. Apache DolphinScheduler is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Mage under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Apache DolphinScheduler and Mage with Docker?

Apache DolphinScheduler: yes. Mage: yes.

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