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Astro by Astronomer
Astro by Astronomer
(105)
4.6 out of 5
Astro by Astronomer
By Astronomer
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Prefect
Prefect
(123)
4.5 out of 5
Prefect
By Prefect
At a Glance
Astro by Astronomer
Astro by Astronomer
Star Rating
(105)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (47.6% of reviews)
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Prefect
Prefect
Star Rating
(123)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Pay As You Go Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Astro by Astronomer excels in "Ease of Use" with a score of 9.0, while Prefect trails behind at 8.4. Reviewers mention that Astro's intuitive interface simplifies workflow management, making it easier for teams to adopt.
  • Reviewers mention that Astro by Astronomer has a superior "Workload Processing" capability, scoring 9.3 compared to Prefect's 8.8. Users say that Astro's ability to handle complex data workflows efficiently is a significant advantage for mid-market companies.
  • G2 users highlight Astro's strong "Data Integration" features, scoring 9.2, while Prefect's score is not specified. Users report that Astro's seamless integration with various data sources enhances their data management processes significantly.
  • Users on G2 note that Astro by Astronomer offers better "Quality of Support" with a score of 9.1, compared to Prefect's 8.6. Reviewers mention that Astro's support team is responsive and knowledgeable, which is crucial for troubleshooting and optimizing workflows.
  • Reviewers mention that both products score equally in "Job Scheduling" at 9.1, but users say that Astro's scheduling interface is more user-friendly, allowing for easier setup and management of recurring tasks.
  • Users report that Astro by Astronomer shines in "Scalability" with a score of 9.0, while Prefect scores 8.7. Reviewers mention that Astro's architecture is designed to scale efficiently, making it a better choice for growing businesses that anticipate increased data processing needs.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Astro by Astronomer
No pricing available
Prefect
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Per Month
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Astro by Astronomer
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
79
9.0
115
Ease of Use
9.0
81
8.4
117
Ease of Setup
9.0
48
8.1
41
Ease of Admin
9.0
48
8.8
39
Quality of Support
9.1
75
8.6
92
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
49
8.9
32
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
75
9.4
119
Features by Category
Workload AutomationHide 19 FeaturesShow 19 Features
8.6
50
8.3
105
Automation
9.3
50
8.8
104
9.0
50
8.7
105
8.5
35
8.0
102
Administration
8.5
47
8.1
105
8.9
49
8.7
105
8.6
45
7.9
103
8.4
41
8.2
100
8.2
46
7.9
102
8.6
43
8.1
102
Functionality
9.1
47
9.1
104
8.8
46
8.4
103
8.8
46
8.2
102
Agentic AI - Workload Automation
Not enough data
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Batch ManagementHide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
Not enough data
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Functionality
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Data FabricHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management
9.2
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
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Generative AI
Not enough data
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Agentic AI - Data Fabric
Not enough data
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DataOps PlatformsHide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
8.4
27
Not enough data
Data Management
9.0
23
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
9.1
22
Not enough data
9.2
24
Not enough data
Agentic AI - DataOps Platforms
Not enough data
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Analytics
8.0
22
Not enough data
7.9
22
Not enough data
Monitoring and Management
8.6
23
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
Cloud Deployment
9.3
20
Not enough data
8.7
19
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.4
11
Not enough data
Data ObservabilityHide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
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Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Data Observability
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Big Data Processing and DistributionHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Database
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integrations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Processing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Big DataHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Building Reports
Not enough data
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Platform
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Astro by Astronomer
Astro by Astronomer
Prefect
Prefect
Astro by Astronomer and Prefect are categorized as DataOps Platforms and Workload Automation
Unique Categories
Astro by Astronomer
Astro by Astronomer is categorized as Data Fabric, Big Data Integration Platforms, and Data Observability
Prefect
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Astro by Astronomer
Astro by Astronomer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
15.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
47.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
37.1%
Prefect
Prefect
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
42.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
41.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
15.6%
Reviewers' Industry
Astro by Astronomer
Astro by Astronomer
Information Technology and Services
14.3%
Computer Software
12.4%
Financial Services
11.4%
Online Media
7.6%
Retail
6.7%
Other
47.6%
Prefect
Prefect
Information Technology and Services
14.8%
Computer Software
13.9%
Financial Services
11.5%
Insurance
5.7%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.9%
Other
49.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Astro by Astronomer
Astro by Astronomer
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

Easy to implement and maintain. Setup is pretty quick and the painful parts of managing Airflow are removed. Deploying and upgrading are simple. Also very easy to get a local environment up and running, which is a big win. The Docker based deployments make...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

It can be very expensive and smaller companies may not have the budget to afford it. The self-hosted solution can easily increase your AWS monthly bill by USD 1.000,00 with just a few DAGs running. The plan entirely hosted by Astronomer looks like a black...

Prefect
Prefect
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Dylan L.
DL
Dylan L.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Developer experience is great - docs are straightforward and the Slack community is helpful and responsive, even if it is smaller than the other more established orchestrator communities. Coming from Airflow, I always wondered if setting up an orchestration...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

Prefect's flexibility can sometimes be a double-edged sword. For users who want to fine-tune their workflows to meet specific requirements, the plethora of options and configuration settings might be overwhelming. It's possible to spend a considerable...

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Prefect is a workflow orchestration tool empowering developers to build, observe, and react to data pipelines. With Prefect, control and observe: 1. What...Read more
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