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Apache Airflow vs Beans Route comparison

 

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Apache Airflow
Ranking in Business Process Management (BPM)
8th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
42
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Beans Route
Ranking in Business Process Management (BPM)
28th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Business Process Management (BPM) category, the mindshare of Apache Airflow is 2.6%, down from 6.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Beans Route is 0.3%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Business Process Management (BPM) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Apache Airflow2.6%
Beans Route0.3%
Other97.1%
Business Process Management (BPM)
 

Featured Reviews

Mohit Manna - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Engineer III (Contract) at Expedia Group
Orchestration has streamlined complex data pipelines and supports rapid table onboarding
Sometimes I feel that the scheduler in Apache Airflow does not work properly, with tasks not getting triggered. Additionally, the UI may be a bit more responsive. Logging and debugging can be enhanced. Not all tasks support XComs, and the Spark job which runs is not able to push XCom into the task. I have to run another task in order to see the output of the previous task. Currently, Apache Airflow that I am using for my client requires me to put my password itself, which is my account password. It could be integrated with Okta or something, because they already have Okta for other things, and two-factor authentication can be implemented in the login. From a governance perspective, it is adequate. There are different controls such as admin user. From the authentication point of view, it could be improved.
JG
Key principal at Soluciones Integrales e Innovación Tecnológica Sustentable
Provides effective real-time messaging functionality and seamless integration with third-party applications
We use the product to manage our organization's internal communication and collaboration tools across multiple teams. We operate in a hybrid work environment, and this solution has become integral to our remote working infrastructure. We rely on it to handle real-time communication, project…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It's stable."
"Apache Airflow's best feature is its flexibility."
"This is a simple tool to automate using Python."
"Apache Airflow is easy to scale and its UI improves with each release."
"This is a good product and I definitely recommend it."
"Apache Airflow is easy for us to use to build machine learning models, transport data, and manage our infrastructure."
"The product integrates well with other pipelines and solutions."
"The core features are strong, which are supported by Apache Airflow variables, DAGs, and connections."
"The product's most valuable features are its real-time messaging and collaboration tools."
 

Cons

"It is not suitable for real-time ETL tasks."
"Apache Airflow should have better integration with cloud platforms."
"The documentation must be improved."
"There are some drawbacks to this solution. The code does not cover all tasks in the data warehouse automation process."
"The graphical user interface can be improved."
"Adding more automated components in Apache Airflow for basic things like exporting the data would be helpful."
"We're currently using version 1.10, but I understand that there's a lot of improvements in version 2. In the earlier version that we're using, we sometimes have problems with maintenance complexity. Actually using Airflow is okay, but maintaining it has been difficult."
"For admins, there should be improved logging capabilities because Apache Airflow does have logging, but it's limited to some database data."
"The product could benefit from improvements in its user interface, especially in simplifying navigation across different features."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"For the time being, it doesn't cost anything."
"I use the tool's open-source version."
"It's open source. You can install it locally on your own system. If you are deploying it in the production system, you normally deploy it on some cloud, such as EC2 service, which would have some cost. If you are setting up a Docker container or something for Apache Airflow yourself, which is quite easy, you can do pretty much everything online."
"We are using the open-source version of Apache Airflow."
"It is an open-source tool. There are no additional fees or charges associated with the product."
"Apache Airflow is a product that is free of licenses, meaning there is no need to buy a license."
"Apache Airflow is a cheap solution."
"Apache Airflow is open-source and free. Hyperscalers like Google (with Composer), Azure, and AWS offer managed Airflow services."
"The platform's pricing is generally competitive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
18%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business14
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise25
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Questions from the Community

Which would you choose - Camunda Platform or Apache Airflow?
Camunda Platform allows for visual demonstration and presentation of business process flows. The flexible Java-based option was a big win for us and allows for the integration of microservices very...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Apache Airflow?
We don't experience issues with pricing as Apache Airflow is part of a larger platform. It is a sub-feature and not an individual purchase.
What needs improvement with Apache Airflow?
I think there could be improvements or enhancements in Apache Airflow in terms of having a better UI experience. The UX can be done a bit better. The web interface of Apache Airflow has helped me i...
What needs improvement with Beans Route?
The product could benefit from improvements in its user interface, especially in simplifying navigation across different features. Additionally, the mobile version could be optimized for better res...
What is your primary use case for Beans Route?
We use the product to manage our organization's internal communication and collaboration tools across multiple teams. We operate in a hybrid work environment, and this solution has become integral ...
 

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Sample Customers

Agari, WePay, Astronomer
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