Astronomer
The commercial developer of Apache Airflow.
Overview
Astronomer is a data orchestration platform, powered by Apache Airflow. It provides a managed Airflow experience, allowing data teams to build, run, and observe their data pipelines at scale. Astronomer offers both a cloud-based service (Astro) and a self-hosted platform.
✨ Key Features
- Managed Apache Airflow
- Enterprise-grade security and governance
- Observability and monitoring tools
- CI/CD and developer tools
- Expert support
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep expertise in Apache Airflow
- Enterprise-grade features and support
- Hybrid and multi-cloud deployment options
Unique Value: Provides a reliable, scalable, and secure way to run Apache Airflow, backed by the world's leading Airflow experts.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Running Airflow at scale in enterprise environments
- Simplifying Airflow management and operations
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Small teams with simple orchestration needs who can self-manage open-source Airflow.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more feature-rich and supportive environment for Airflow than the basic managed services from cloud providers, and a more mature ecosystem than newer orchestrators.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Astro tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Free trial available.
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