Comparison
dolphinscheduler vs flow-like
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 flow-like if flow-Like offers scalable workflows with strong Rust language integration and customization options, ideal for enterprises looking to implement AI-driven processes at scale.
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GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | dolphinscheduler | flow-like |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (2d since push) As of Sep 14, 2026 · github_public_v1 | Very active (0d since push) As of Sep 20, 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 20, 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
- dolphinscheduler
- A modern data orchestration platform for agile workflow creation with low-code
- flow-like
- Strongly Typed Enterprise Scale Workflows
Stars
- dolphinscheduler
- 14k
- flow-like
- 954
Forks
- dolphinscheduler
- 5.1k
- flow-like
- 78
Open issues
- dolphinscheduler
- 132
- flow-like
- 106
Language
- dolphinscheduler
- Java
- flow-like
- Rust
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.
- flow-like
- Flow-Like offers scalable workflows with strong Rust language integration and customization options, ideal for enterprises looking to implement AI-driven processes at scale.
Persona
- dolphinscheduler
- -
- flow-like
- -
Runtime
- dolphinscheduler
- -
- flow-like
- -
License
- dolphinscheduler
- Apache-2.0
- flow-like
- Other
Last pushed
- dolphinscheduler
- Sep 12, 2026
- flow-like
- Sep 19, 2026
Categories
- dolphinscheduler
- Developer Tools
- flow-like
- AI Agents, Developer Tools
Trust and health
Days since push
- dolphinscheduler
- 2d
- flow-like
- 0d
Open issues (now)
- dolphinscheduler
- 132
- flow-like
- 106
Stars delta
- dolphinscheduler
- +57 (30d)
- flow-like
- +22 (30d)
Open issues delta
- dolphinscheduler
- -5 (30d)
- flow-like
- -9 (30d)
Full report
- dolphinscheduler
- Trust report
- flow-like
- Trust report
Shared compatibility
- Python · dolphinscheduler: Python runtime · flow-like: Python runtime
Choose dolphinscheduler if…
- dolphinscheduler is primarily Java; flow-like is Rust.
- License: dolphinscheduler is Apache-2.0, flow-like is Other.
- 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 flow-like if…
- flow-like is primarily Rust; dolphinscheduler is Java.
- License: flow-like is Other, dolphinscheduler is Apache-2.0.
- Tags unique to flow-like: agents, ai, apis, automation.
- Also covers AI Agents.
- - When you need enterprise-grade scalability with rapid workflow execution
When NOT to use flow-like
- - Not recommended if your preferred programming language is not Rust, as it is built with strong Rust dependencies
- - If you are seeking a low-code or no-code solution, Flow-Like may require significant code customization which might be less suitable for non-developer users
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 (Rheosoph/flow-like) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- GitHub forks (Rheosoph/flow-like) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Last push (Rheosoph/flow-like) · observed Sep 19, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Sep 20, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 15, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: dolphinscheduler 14k · flow-like 954 (synced Sep 20, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between dolphinscheduler and flow-like?
- dolphinscheduler: A modern data orchestration platform for agile workflow creation with low-code. flow-like: Strongly Typed Enterprise Scale Workflows. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose dolphinscheduler over flow-like?
- Choose dolphinscheduler over flow-like when dolphinscheduler is primarily Java; flow-like is Rust; License: dolphinscheduler is Apache-2.0, flow-like is Other; 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 flow-like over dolphinscheduler?
- Choose flow-like over dolphinscheduler when flow-like is primarily Rust; dolphinscheduler is Java; License: flow-like is Other, dolphinscheduler is Apache-2.0; Tags unique to flow-like: agents, ai, apis, automation; Also covers AI Agents; - When you need enterprise-grade scalability with rapid workflow execution.
- 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 flow-like?
- - Not recommended if your preferred programming language is not Rust, as it is built with strong Rust dependencies - If you are seeking a low-code or no-code solution, Flow-Like may require significant code customization which might be less suitable for non-developer users
- Is dolphinscheduler or flow-like more popular on GitHub?
- dolphinscheduler has more GitHub stars (14,469 vs 954). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are dolphinscheduler and flow-like open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (dolphinscheduler: Apache-2.0, flow-like: Other).
- Where can I find alternatives to dolphinscheduler or flow-like?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at dolphinscheduler alternatives and flow-like alternatives (dolphinscheduler markdown twin, flow-like 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 flow-like?
- dolphinscheduler: Very active. flow-like: 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 flow-like?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: dolphinscheduler trust report; flow-like trust report.