Apache AirflowvsPortainer
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache Airflow | Portainer | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 | 77/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 32 in Workflow Automation | #1 of 44 in Container Management |
| GitHub stars | 47 301 | 38 737 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +344 | +188 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 21 |
| Latest release | providers-ydb/2.6.1 · 13 Oct 2026 | 2.45.3 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Zlib |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Apache Airflow scores 84/100 against 77/100 for Portainer, so it is the safer default.
Portainer ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for Apache Airflow.
If you want the quickest setup, Portainer is easier to run; Apache Airflow needs more configuration.
Apache Airflow details →Portainer details →