--- title: "dolphinscheduler vs flow-like" type: "comparison" canonical_url: "https://www.graphcanon.com/compare/apache-dolphinscheduler-vs-rheosoph-flow-like" tools: ["apache-dolphinscheduler", "rheosoph-flow-like"] --- # dolphinscheduler vs flow-like *GraphCanon updated Sep 20, 2026* ## 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. [dolphinscheduler](https://dolphinscheduler.apache.org/) reports 14k GitHub stars, 5.1k forks, and 132 open issues, last pushed Sep 12, 2026. [flow-like](https://flow-like.com) has 954 stars, 78 forks, and 106 open issues, last pushed Sep 19, 2026. Figures are from public GitHub metadata via [dolphinscheduler's repository](https://github.com/apache/dolphinscheduler) and [flow-like's repository](https://github.com/Rheosoph/flow-like). | | [dolphinscheduler](/tools/apache-dolphinscheduler.md) | [flow-like](/tools/rheosoph-flow-like.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Tagline | A modern data orchestration platform for agile workflow creation with low-code | Strongly Typed Enterprise Scale Workflows | | Stars | 14,469 | 954 | | Forks | 5,091 | 78 | | Open issues | 132 | 106 | | Language | Java | Rust | | Adopt for | 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 offers scalable workflows with strong Rust language integration and customization options, ideal for enterprises looking to implement AI-driven processes at scale. | | Persona | - | - | | Runtime | - | - | | License | Apache-2.0 | Other | | Categories | Developer Tools | AI Agents, Developer Tools | ## Trust and health _Sourced signals - not a safety guarantee. No winner column._ | | [dolphinscheduler](/tools/apache-dolphinscheduler.md) | [flow-like](/tools/rheosoph-flow-like.md) | | --- | --- | --- | | Days since push | 2d | 0d | | Open issues (now) | 132 | 106 | | Stars delta | +57 (30d) | +22 (30d) | | Open issues delta | -5 (30d) | -9 (30d) | | Full report | [trust report](/tools/apache-dolphinscheduler/trust.md) | [trust report](/tools/rheosoph-flow-like/trust.md) | ## Shared compatibility - **Python**: [dolphinscheduler](/tools/apache-dolphinscheduler.md) - Python runtime; [flow-like](/tools/rheosoph-flow-like.md) - Python runtime ## Decision facts: dolphinscheduler - **Adopt for:** Apache DolphinScheduler is a modern data orchestration platform designed for efficient task dependency handling in data pipelines and provides low-code workflow creation. ## Decision facts: flow-like - **Adopt for:** Flow-Like offers scalable workflows with strong Rust language integration and customization options, ideal for enterprises looking to implement AI-driven processes at scale. ## Choose when ### 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. ### 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 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 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 ## 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](/tools/apache-dolphinscheduler/alternatives) and [flow-like alternatives](/tools/rheosoph-flow-like/alternatives) ([dolphinscheduler markdown twin](/tools/apache-dolphinscheduler/alternatives.md), [flow-like markdown twin](/tools/rheosoph-flow-like/alternatives.md)), 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](/compare/apache-dolphinscheduler-vs-rheosoph-flow-like.md) 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](/tools/apache-dolphinscheduler/trust); [flow-like trust report](/tools/rheosoph-flow-like/trust). --- **Machine-readable endpoints** - JSON: [`/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=apache-dolphinscheduler`](/api/graphcanon/graph?tool=apache-dolphinscheduler) - LLM index: [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) - Full corpus: [/llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt) _GraphCanon - The knowledge graph for AI development. https://www.graphcanon.com/_