Comparison
dolphinscheduler vs flyte
Verdict
Pick dolphinscheduler if apache DolphinScheduler is a modern data orchestration platform designed for efficient task dependency handling in data pipelines and provides low-code workflow creation; pick flyte if flyte is ideal for organizations that require a scalable and resilient environment to manage complex AI workflows involving data, models, and computations.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | dolphinscheduler | flyte |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (2d 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 11, 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
- dolphinscheduler
- A modern data orchestration platform for agile workflow creation with low-code
- flyte
- Dynamic, resilient AI orchestration. Coordinate data, models, and compute as you build AI workflows.
Stars
- dolphinscheduler
- 14k
- flyte
- 7.5k
Forks
- dolphinscheduler
- 5.1k
- flyte
- 888
Open issues
- dolphinscheduler
- 132
- flyte
- 175
Language
- dolphinscheduler
- Java
- flyte
- Go
Adopt for
- dolphinscheduler
- Apache DolphinScheduler is a modern data orchestration platform designed for efficient task dependency handling in data pipelines and provides low-code workflow creation.
- flyte
- Flyte is ideal for organizations that require a scalable and resilient environment to manage complex AI workflows involving data, models, and computations.
Persona
- dolphinscheduler
- -
- flyte
- -
Runtime
- dolphinscheduler
- -
- flyte
- -
License
- dolphinscheduler
- Apache-2.0
- flyte
- Apache-2.0
Last pushed
- dolphinscheduler
- Sep 12, 2026
- flyte
- Sep 18, 2026
Categories
- dolphinscheduler
- Developer Tools
- flyte
- AI Agents, Data & Retrieval, Developer Tools, Model Training
Trust and health
Days since push
- dolphinscheduler
- 2d
- flyte
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- dolphinscheduler
- 132
- flyte
- 175
Stars delta
- dolphinscheduler
- +57 (30d)
- flyte
- +381 (30d)
Open issues delta
- dolphinscheduler
- -5 (30d)
- flyte
- -24 (30d)
Full report
- dolphinscheduler
- Trust report
- flyte
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · dolphinscheduler: Python runtime · flyte: Python runtime
Choose dolphinscheduler if…
- dolphinscheduler is primarily Java; flyte is Go.
- Tags unique to dolphinscheduler: airflow, azkaban, cloud-native, data-pipelines.
- You require extensive support for complex task dependencies within your data pipelines, as Dolphinscheduler is built to handle these scenarios out of the box.
When NOT to use dolphinscheduler
- If your organization has stringent licensing constraints that restrict the use of Apache-2.0 licensed software
- Your workflows are relatively simple and do not require advanced features such as versioning for both workflows and instances, multi-tenancy support or backfill capability.
- You prefer a tool that is primarily script-driven over one with extensive SDKs and APIs; Dolphinscheduler emphasizes its Web UI for ease of use along with Python SDKs and Open APIs.
Choose flyte if…
- flyte is primarily Go; dolphinscheduler is Java.
- Tags unique to flyte: agentic, ai development tools, ai-agents, data-analysis.
- Also covers AI Agents, Data & Retrieval, Model Training.
- flyte ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment.
- You need robust orchestration for deploying machine learning pipelines in production environments with dynamic scaling.
When NOT to use flyte
- If your organization strictly uses Python-based environments without plans to integrate Go or GRPC, Flyte's utility may be diminished.
- For smaller-scale projects that do not require high levels of scalability or complexity in orchestration, using Flyte might introduce unnecessary overhead.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (apache/dolphinscheduler) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (apache/dolphinscheduler) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (apache/dolphinscheduler) · observed Sep 12, 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 (flyteorg/flyte) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (flyteorg/flyte) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (flyteorg/flyte) · observed Sep 18, 2026
- License file (Apache-2.0) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: dolphinscheduler 14k · flyte 7.5k (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between dolphinscheduler and flyte?
- dolphinscheduler: A modern data orchestration platform for agile workflow creation with low-code. flyte: Dynamic, resilient AI orchestration. Coordinate data, models, and compute as you build AI workflows.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose dolphinscheduler over flyte?
- Choose dolphinscheduler over flyte when dolphinscheduler is primarily Java; flyte is Go; Tags unique to dolphinscheduler: airflow, azkaban, cloud-native, data-pipelines; You require extensive support for complex task dependencies within your data pipelines, as Dolphinscheduler is built to handle these scenarios out of the box.
- When should I choose flyte over dolphinscheduler?
- Choose flyte over dolphinscheduler when flyte is primarily Go; dolphinscheduler is Java; Tags unique to flyte: agentic, ai development tools, ai-agents, data-analysis; Also covers AI Agents, Data & Retrieval, Model Training; flyte ships Docker support for self-hosted deployment; You need robust orchestration for deploying machine learning pipelines in production environments with dynamic scaling.
- When should I avoid dolphinscheduler?
- If your organization has stringent licensing constraints that restrict the use of Apache-2.0 licensed software Your workflows are relatively simple and do not require advanced features such as versioning for both workflows and instances, multi-tenancy support or backfill capability. You prefer a tool that is primarily script-driven over one with extensive SDKs and APIs; Dolphinscheduler emphasizes its Web UI for ease of use along with Python SDKs and Open APIs.
- When should I avoid flyte?
- If your organization strictly uses Python-based environments without plans to integrate Go or GRPC, Flyte's utility may be diminished. For smaller-scale projects that do not require high levels of scalability or complexity in orchestration, using Flyte might introduce unnecessary overhead.
- Is dolphinscheduler or flyte more popular on GitHub?
- dolphinscheduler has more GitHub stars (14,469 vs 7,530). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are dolphinscheduler and flyte open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (dolphinscheduler: Apache-2.0, flyte: Apache-2.0).
- Where can I find alternatives to dolphinscheduler or flyte?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at dolphinscheduler alternatives and flyte alternatives (dolphinscheduler markdown twin, flyte 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, dolphinscheduler or flyte?
- dolphinscheduler: Very active. flyte: 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 dolphinscheduler and flyte?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: dolphinscheduler trust report; flyte trust report.