Comparison
airflow vs docker-airflow
Verdict
Pick airflow when airflow is primarily Python; docker-airflow is Shell; pick docker-airflow when docker-airflow is primarily Shell; airflow is Python.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | airflow | docker-airflow |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Dormant (1232d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of today · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of today · 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
- Apache Airflow - A platform to programmatically author, schedule, and monitor workflows
- docker-airflow
- Docker Apache Airflow
Stars
- airflow
- 46k
- docker-airflow
- 3.8k
Forks
- airflow
- 17k
- docker-airflow
- 586
Open issues
- airflow
- 1.7k
- docker-airflow
- 261
Language
- airflow
- Python
- docker-airflow
- Shell
Adopt for
- airflow
- -
- docker-airflow
- -
Persona
- airflow
- -
- docker-airflow
- -
Runtime
- airflow
- -
- docker-airflow
- -
License
- airflow
- Apache-2.0
- docker-airflow
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- airflow
- Jul 15, 2026
- docker-airflow
- Mar 1, 2023
Categories
- airflow
- AI Agents, Computer Vision, Data & Retrieval
- docker-airflow
- Computer Vision
Trust and health
Maintenance
- airflow
- Very active (96%)
- docker-airflow
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- airflow
- 0d
- docker-airflow
- 1232d
Open issues (now)
- airflow
- 1.7k
- docker-airflow
- 261
Owner type
- airflow
- Organization
- docker-airflow
- User
Full report
- airflow
- Trust report
- docker-airflow
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · airflow: Python runtime · docker-airflow: Python runtime
Choose airflow if…
- airflow is primarily Python; docker-airflow is Shell.
- Tags unique to airflow: apache, apache-airflow, automation, dag.
- Also covers AI Agents, Data & Retrieval.
When NOT to use airflow
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism.
- Data & Retrieval: Skip a heavy ingestion framework when your corpus is small and static; a script plus the embedding API is enough.
Choose docker-airflow if…
- docker-airflow is primarily Shell; airflow is Python.
- Tags unique to docker-airflow: docker, docker-airflow, management, scheduler.
- Leaner open-issue backlog (261).
When NOT to use docker-airflow
- Last GitHub push was 1232 days ago (dormant maintenance, Mar 1, 2023). Validate activity before betting a new project on docker-airflow.
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 Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (apache/airflow) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Last push (apache/airflow) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub stars (puckel/docker-airflow) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- GitHub forks (puckel/docker-airflow) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Last push (puckel/docker-airflow) · observed Mar 1, 2023
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Jul 15, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: airflow 46k · docker-airflow 3.8k (synced Jul 15, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between airflow and docker-airflow?
- airflow: Apache Airflow - A platform to programmatically author, schedule, and monitor workflows. docker-airflow: Docker Apache Airflow. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose airflow over docker-airflow?
- Choose airflow over docker-airflow when airflow is primarily Python; docker-airflow is Shell; Tags unique to airflow: apache, apache-airflow, automation, dag; Also covers AI Agents, Data & Retrieval.
- When should I choose docker-airflow over airflow?
- Choose docker-airflow over airflow when docker-airflow is primarily Shell; airflow is Python; Tags unique to docker-airflow: docker, docker-airflow, management, scheduler; Leaner open-issue backlog (261).
- When should I avoid airflow?
- AI Agents: Don't use an agent loop when a deterministic workflow would do; agents add latency, cost, and non-determinism. Data & Retrieval: Skip a heavy ingestion framework when your corpus is small and static; a script plus the embedding API is enough.
- When should I avoid docker-airflow?
- Last GitHub push was 1232 days ago (dormant maintenance, Mar 1, 2023). Validate activity before betting a new project on docker-airflow.
- Is airflow or docker-airflow more popular on GitHub?
- airflow has more GitHub stars (46,124 vs 3,809). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are airflow and docker-airflow open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (airflow: Apache-2.0, docker-airflow: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to airflow or docker-airflow?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at airflow alternatives and docker-airflow alternatives (airflow markdown twin, docker-airflow 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 docker-airflow?
- airflow: Very active. docker-airflow: Dormant. 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 docker-airflow?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: airflow trust report; docker-airflow trust report.