Apache Airflow
Platform to programmatically author, schedule, and monitor workflows.
- GitHub stars
- 47,152
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Latest release
- 3.3.2
17 September 2026 - Last commit
- 12 October 2026
- Runs on
- Python, Docker
Commits per month, last 12 months
8,065 commits
How to self-host Apache Airflow
Apache Airflow runs on Python and Docker. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Apache Airflow free?
Yes. Apache Airflow is open source under the Apache-2.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Apache Airflow?
Yes. Apache Airflow runs on Python and Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
Is Apache Airflow still maintained?
The last change to Apache Airflow's code was on 12 October 2026, with 8065 commits in the last 12 months.
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