# Apache Airflow vs Suwayomi-Server

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Apache Airflow | Suwayomi-Server |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 84/100 ✓ | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 32 in Workflow Automation | #1 of 4 in Manga Reader |
| GitHub stars | 47 301 ✓ | 7 962 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +344 ✓ | +217 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 7 |
| Latest release | providers-ydb/2.6.1 · 13 Oct 2026 ✓ | v2.4.2366 · 30 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Java |

## Which one should you pick?

Apache Airflow scores 84/100 against 71/100 for Suwayomi-Server, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, Suwayomi-Server is easier to run; Apache Airflow needs more configuration.

## Details

- [Apache Airflow](https://selfhost.directory/project/apache-airflow) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/apache-airflow.md)
- [Suwayomi-Server](https://selfhost.directory/project/suwayomi-server) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/suwayomi-server.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/apache-airflow-vs-suwayomi-server