Workflow management tools are critical for automating and orchestrating tasks across data pipelines, machine learning (ML) workflows, and general business processes. This guide compares nine popular open-source tools—Airflow, n8n, Activepieces, Argo Workflow, Dagu, Flyte, Inngest, Kestra, and Prefect—highlighting their use cases, ease of use, scalability, and more, all formatted in Markdown for easy navigation.
Each tool serves distinct needs, from data orchestration to no-code automation. Below is a breakdown to help you choose the right one.