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Mid-Market (44.6% of reviews)
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Apache Airflow
Star Rating
(123)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.9% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(752)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (44.6% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
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- G2 reviewers report that Workato excels in user experience, with its intuitive design making it accessible for both technical and non-technical users. The platform's "Recipe" approach allows users to visualize workflows clearly, making complex tasks easier to manage.
- Users say that Apache Airflow offers a robust solution for data engineering, particularly praising its extensibility and the clean, intuitive Web UI. Reviewers highlight the Grid view as a standout feature for troubleshooting, allowing them to quickly identify and resolve pipeline failures.
- According to verified reviews, Workato's implementation process is notably quick and user-friendly, with many users appreciating the extensive library of over 1,000 pre-built connectors. This feature significantly reduces the time needed to set up integrations compared to other platforms.
- Reviewers mention that while Apache Airflow is powerful for building robust data pipelines, it can be more complex to set up and manage. Some users have noted challenges with configuration, which may require a steeper learning curve for new users.
- Users highlight Workato's high-quality support, with many praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. This level of service contributes to a more positive overall experience, especially for businesses that rely on timely assistance.
- G2 reviewers indicate that while both platforms meet user requirements effectively, Workato tends to receive higher satisfaction ratings overall. This is reflected in its strong performance in areas like ease of use and administrative tasks, making it a preferred choice for many organizations.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Apache Airflow
No pricing availableWorkato
Free
Free
50000 Credits
Best for getting started and building your first AI-powered workflows
- Enterprise MCP & AI agents
- Workflow orchestration
- API management
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Apache Airflow
No trial information availableWorkato
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
91
9.0
601
Ease of Use
8.4
91
9.0
611
Ease of Setup
7.7
55
8.9
482
Ease of Admin
8.3
30
9.0
372
Quality of Support
8.2
83
9.2
587
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
29
9.4
369
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
85
9.5
586
Features by Category
Management
Not enough data
7.8
116
Not enough data
8.3
123
Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
130
Not enough data
8.7
133
Not enough data
8.9
130
Not enough data
9.2
142
Not enough data
9.0
131
Deployment
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
Deployment
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
Management
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
Operations
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
Management
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
8.1
24
Not enough data
8.8
24
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
8.7
25
Solution Provision
Not enough data
8.3
25
Not enough data
7.5
25
Not enough data
8.3
23
Development
Not enough data
9.4
32
Not enough data
9.3
31
Not enough data
9.7
32
Not enough data
9.4
31
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.9
30
Not enough data
8.9
31
Not enough data
9.3
30
Development
Not enough data
9.1
275
Not enough data
8.4
176
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
205
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
217
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
196
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
192
Not enough data
8.6
165
Management
Not enough data
8.7
195
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
187
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
195
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
191
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
166
Security
Not enough data
8.8
171
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
178
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
174
|
Verified
Integration Options
Not enough data
8.7
165
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
165
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
159
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
144
|
Verified
Deployment
Not enough data
8.7
160
Not enough data
9.0
170
Conversational Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Support Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data
Not enough data
9.2
107
Development
Not enough data
9.1
114
Not enough data
8.9
109
Security
Not enough data
9.1
108
Not enough data
8.9
105
Management
Not enough data
9.0
104
Not enough data
8.6
95
Not enough data
9.2
104
Not enough data
9.1
90
Not enough data
8.8
93
Not enough data
8.9
93
Application Integration
Not enough data
9.0
89
Not enough data
9.2
92
Not enough data
9.5
92
Not enough data
9.2
91
Data Management
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
8.2
11
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
9.9
13
Not enough data
9.7
13
Not enough data
9.6
12
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
9.2
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Security
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.2
11
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
9.1
13
Governance
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.1
13
Scalability and Performance - Generative AI Infrastructure
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Cost and Efficiency - Generative AI Infrastructure
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Integration and Extensibility - Generative AI Infrastructure
Not enough data
10.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.7
5
Security and Compliance - Generative AI Infrastructure
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
10.0
5
Usability and Support - Generative AI Infrastructure
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
10.0
5
Functionality - Process Orchestration
Not enough data
8.4
53
Not enough data
8.9
55
Not enough data
9.3
64
Not enough data
9.4
59
Not enough data
9.0
51
Integration & Adaptability - Process Orchestration
Not enough data
9.3
55
Not enough data
9.2
54
Not enough data
8.9
58
Not enough data
8.8
56
Not enough data
8.7
53
Not enough data
8.7
51
Not enough data
8.9
51
Not enough data
8.9
51
Customization - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.2
11
Functionality - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
8.7
13
Data and Analytics - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Integration - AI Agent Builders
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.4
13
Workflow Design & Integration - AI Orchestration
8.4
20
Not enough data
8.2
18
Not enough data
8.4
18
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
8.7
17
Not enough data
7.7
15
Not enough data
Performance Optimization & Analytics - AI Orchestration
8.1
17
Not enough data
7.7
15
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
7.0
15
Not enough data
8.0
14
Not enough data
8.4
16
Not enough data
Governance & Compliance Controls - AI Orchestration
7.7
14
Not enough data
7.3
14
Not enough data
8.0
14
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
8.2
14
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Productivity Bots
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
API Construction
Not enough data
8.8
182
Not enough data
8.9
177
Not enough data
8.9
176
Not enough data
9.0
186
API Management
Not enough data
8.7
164
Not enough data
8.4
183
Not enough data
8.7
183
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
163
Data Integration
Not enough data
9.3
198
Not enough data
8.8
186
Not enough data
8.5
166
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Apache Airflow and Workato are categorized as AI Orchestration
Unique Categories
Apache Airflow is categorized as MLOps Platforms
Workato is categorized as API Development, Embedded Integration Platforms, Reverse ETL, Data Replication, API Management, AI Agent Builders, API Generation, Big Data Integration Platforms, iPaaS, Process Orchestration, ETL Tools, Conversational Support, Generative AI Infrastructure, and Productivity Bots
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Apache Airflow
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Workato
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
22.2%
Computer Software
17.1%
Financial Services
11.1%
Marketing and Advertising
4.3%
Banking
3.4%
Other
41.9%
Computer Software
22.9%
Information Technology and Services
20.2%
Financial Services
5.4%
Retail
3.7%
Construction
2.9%
Other
44.9%
Alternatives
Discussions
Who is using Apache airflow?
1 Comment
FE
To send custom metadata to AtlanRead more
Is Apache airflow an ETL tool?
1 Comment
BM
Yes, we can use it to schedule and trigger ETL jobs and orchestrate them into a logical workflow Read more
What is a Workato recipe?
3 Comments
GM
The recipe is Workato's main asset which houses the step-by-step integration process. In it you can build the flows and connect multiple applications.Read more
Are on-premise applications and databases supported?
2 Comments
Official Response from Workato
Yes, we support on-premise applications, databases and even your own custom application that can be connected with REST, SOAP. To connect to on-premise...Read more
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