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Apache Airflow vs QualiWare X comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 18, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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)
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
38
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
QualiWare X
Ranking in Business Process Management (BPM)
39th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Architecture Management (22nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Business Process Management (BPM) category, the mindshare of Apache Airflow is 6.5%, down from 9.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of QualiWare X is 0.1%, down from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Business Process Management (BPM)
 

Featured Reviews

Kemal Duman - PeerSpot reviewer
Enables efficient orchestration of batch processes with very good reliability
I am using Apache Airflow to orchestrate my jobs, projects, and batch ETL jobs. It manages tasks, orchestrates jobs, and helps in handling batch processes effectively, incorporating integrations like DBT and Great Expectations Apache Airflow is easy to scale and its UI improves with each release.…
Gavin Bérubé - PeerSpot reviewer
Works as a reference for architecture but not very intuitive
We use the solution as a reference for architecture so that we can connect business data applications. The tool helps us to know how these applications should be built. We use it mainly as reference material.  I like the solution's traceability.  The solution is not easy and intuitive to use. I…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The best feature is the customization."
"Apache Airflow is easy to scale and its UI improves with each release."
"I would rate Apache Airflow from one to ten points overall as ten points, which means it is a very good solution."
"The product integrates well with other pipelines and solutions."
"Apache Airflow is in Python language, making it easy to use and learn."
"The most valuable feature of Apache Airflow is creating and scheduling jobs. Additionally, the reattempt at failed jobs is useful."
"I definitely recommend Apache Airflow and would rate it nine out of ten."
"Apache Airflow is useful for workflow automation, making it capable of automating pipelines, data pipelines, and data warehouse processes."
"I like the solution's traceability."
 

Cons

"Apache Airflow could be improved by integrating some versioning principles."
"One area for improvement would be to address specific functionalities removed in recent updates that were previously useful for our operations."
"The graphical user interface can be improved."
"There is a minor issue with the manual work in Airflow, as everyday activities are managed manually. There is no dashboard for us to check all the Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAGs); a dashboard would help us analyze the work better."
"One specific feature that is missing from Airflow is that the steps of your workflow are not pipelined, meaning the stageless steps of any workflow. Not every workflow can be implemented within Airflow."
"Apache Airflow should have better integration with cloud platforms."
"I would like to see workflow integration across the servers."
"There is a need for more features on experimental evolution steps."
"The solution is not easy and intuitive to use. I would also like the software to have a reference metamodel that can guide the modeling."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We use a community edition of Apache Airflow. It is open source and free."
"Apache Airflow is open-source and free. Hyperscalers like Google (with Composer), Azure, and AWS offer managed Airflow services."
"For the time being, it doesn't cost anything."
"The cost is quite affordable."
"Apache Airflow is a free solution that can be downloaded and ready for use at any moment."
"The solution is open source so is free."
"The solution is cheap."
"It is an open-source tool. There are no additional fees or charges associated with the product."
"I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten since it's pretty expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
26%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Retailer
5%
Government
35%
Computer Software Company
15%
Media Company
5%
Construction Company
4%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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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 do you like most about Apache Airflow?
Apache Airflow is easy to use and can monitor task execution easily. For instance, when performing setup tasks, you can conveniently view the logs without delving into the job details.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Apache Airflow?
I prefer using the open-source version rather than the enterprise version, which helps manage costs.
What do you like most about QualiWare X?
I like the solution's traceability.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for QualiWare X?
I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten since it's pretty expensive.
What needs improvement with QualiWare X?
The solution is not easy and intuitive to use. I would also like the software to have a reference metamodel that can guide the modeling.
 

Also Known As

Airflow
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Sample Customers

Agari, WePay, Astronomer
Emiliambiente, OLI, Galletti, Hiref, Bugatti, Argelli, Culligan Italiana, Sal, Stefal Cablaggi, BrainBee Automotive, Varvel, Campagnola, Favini, G.F., Gruppo ROLD
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