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Apache DolphinScheduler vs Novu

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 NO Novu Open-source notification infrastructure for developers
FeatureApache DolphinSchedulerNovu
CategoryAutomation & WorkflowsAutomation & Workflows
LicenseApache-2.0Apache-2.0
LanguageJavaTypeScript
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM2,048 MB2,048 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetes, bare-metaldocker, kubernetes
GitHub stars★ 14,412★ 39,466
First released20192021
ReplacesAWS Step Functions, Azure Data FactoryCourier, Knock

Why pick each one

Choose Apache DolphinScheduler if…

  • Friendly visual interface
  • Scales horizontally
Apache DolphinScheduler details

Choose Novu if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
  • Mature project with 39.5k GitHub stars
Novu details

Frequently asked questions

Is Apache DolphinScheduler or Novu better?

Novu is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Apache DolphinScheduler if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Apache DolphinScheduler and Novu free and open-source?

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

Can I run Apache DolphinScheduler and Novu with Docker?

Apache DolphinScheduler: yes. Novu: yes.

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