Comparison
airflow vs dbos-transact-py
Verdict
Pick airflow if apache Airflow is a Python-based orchestrator for scheduling and monitoring workflows, suitable for tasks that require flexible DAG (Directed Acyclic Graph) definitions; pick dbos-transact-py if supports Python-based workflows and microservice orchestrations backed by PostgreSQL and SQLite databases for durable execution.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | airflow | dbos-transact-py |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 14, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 19, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 14, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of Sep 19, 2026 · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of Jul 15, 2026 · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- airflow
- A platform to programmatically author, schedule, and monitor workflows
- dbos-transact-py
- Database-Backed Durable Python Workflows
Stars
- airflow
- 47k
- dbos-transact-py
- 1.6k
Forks
- airflow
- 18k
- dbos-transact-py
- 95
Open issues
- airflow
- 2.1k
- dbos-transact-py
- 4
Language
- airflow
- Python
- dbos-transact-py
- Python
Adopt for
- airflow
- Apache Airflow is a Python-based orchestrator for scheduling and monitoring workflows, suitable for tasks that require flexible DAG (Directed Acyclic Graph) definitions.
- dbos-transact-py
- Supports Python-based workflows and microservice orchestrations backed by PostgreSQL and SQLite databases for durable execution.
Persona
- airflow
- -
- dbos-transact-py
- -
Runtime
- airflow
- -
- dbos-transact-py
- -
License
- airflow
- Apache-2.0
- dbos-transact-py
- MIT
Last pushed
- airflow
- Sep 14, 2026
- dbos-transact-py
- Sep 19, 2026
Categories
- airflow
- Developer Tools
- dbos-transact-py
- Developer Tools
Trust and health
Open issues (now)
- airflow
- 2.1k
- dbos-transact-py
- 4
Stars delta
- airflow
- +419 (30d)
- dbos-transact-py
- +60 (30d)
Open issues delta
- airflow
- +262 (30d)
- dbos-transact-py
- -4 (30d)
Full report
- airflow
- Trust report
- dbos-transact-py
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · airflow: Python runtime · dbos-transact-py: Python runtime
Choose airflow if…
- License: airflow is Apache-2.0, dbos-transact-py is MIT.
- Tags unique to airflow: airflow, apache, automation, dag.
- airflow ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- If you need to model complex workflow dependency graphs with Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAGs).
When NOT to use airflow
- Avoid if you require Windows as the primary execution environment without using WSL2.
- If your project strictly adheres to MariaDB for database management, Airflow is not recommended because it is neither tested nor supported by the tool.
Choose dbos-transact-py if…
- License: dbos-transact-py is MIT, airflow is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to dbos-transact-py: agentic-workflow, cronjob-scheduler, durable-execution, microservice-orchestration.
- For projects requiring database-backed reliable workflow executions in Python
When NOT to use dbos-transact-py
- If your project uses a database other than PostgreSQL or SQLite
- Projects needing non-Python script-based workflow orchestrations
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (apache/airflow) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (apache/airflow) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (apache/airflow) · observed Sep 14, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 16, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (dbos-inc/dbos-transact-py) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (dbos-inc/dbos-transact-py) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (dbos-inc/dbos-transact-py) · observed Sep 19, 2026
- License file (MIT) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: airflow 47k · dbos-transact-py 1.6k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between airflow and dbos-transact-py?
- airflow: A platform to programmatically author, schedule, and monitor workflows. dbos-transact-py: Database-Backed Durable Python Workflows. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose airflow over dbos-transact-py?
- Choose airflow over dbos-transact-py when License: airflow is Apache-2.0, dbos-transact-py is MIT; Tags unique to airflow: airflow, apache, automation, dag; airflow ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; If you need to model complex workflow dependency graphs with Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAGs).
- When should I choose dbos-transact-py over airflow?
- Choose dbos-transact-py over airflow when License: dbos-transact-py is MIT, airflow is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to dbos-transact-py: agentic-workflow, cronjob-scheduler, durable-execution, microservice-orchestration; For projects requiring database-backed reliable workflow executions in Python.
- When should I avoid airflow?
- Avoid if you require Windows as the primary execution environment without using WSL2. If your project strictly adheres to MariaDB for database management, Airflow is not recommended because it is neither tested nor supported by the tool.
- When should I avoid dbos-transact-py?
- If your project uses a database other than PostgreSQL or SQLite Projects needing non-Python script-based workflow orchestrations
- Is airflow or dbos-transact-py more popular on GitHub?
- airflow has more GitHub stars (46,844 vs 1,579). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are airflow and dbos-transact-py open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (airflow: Apache-2.0, dbos-transact-py: MIT).
- Where can I find alternatives to airflow or dbos-transact-py?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at airflow alternatives and dbos-transact-py alternatives (airflow markdown twin, dbos-transact-py markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, airflow or dbos-transact-py?
- airflow: Very active. dbos-transact-py: Very active. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for airflow and dbos-transact-py?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: airflow trust report; dbos-transact-py trust report.