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Apache Airflow vs OpenText ProVision comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 18, 2024

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Categories and Ranking

Apache Airflow
Ranking in Business Process Management (BPM)
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
38
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
OpenText ProVision
Ranking in Business Process Management (BPM)
46th
Average Rating
6.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Architecture Management (28th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Business Process Management (BPM) category, the mindshare of Apache Airflow is 6.8%, down from 9.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText ProVision is 0.3%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Business Process Management (BPM)
 

Featured Reviews

Kemal Duman - PeerSpot reviewer
Enables efficient orchestration of batch processes with very good reliability
I am using Apache Airflow to orchestrate my jobs, projects, and batch ETL jobs. It manages tasks, orchestrates jobs, and helps in handling batch processes effectively, incorporating integrations like DBT and Great Expectations Apache Airflow is easy to scale and its UI improves with each release.…
reviewer1944672 - PeerSpot reviewer
Good attribute attachment but problems with collaboration
I primarily use OpenText ProVision to create our end-to-end process repository and library for different parts of the organization, capturing the collaboration process to get the right inputs OpenText ProVision's best feature is the capability to attach a variety of attributes and extract and…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"One of its most valuable features is the graphical user interface, providing a visual representation of the pipeline status, successes, failures, and informative developer messages."
"We have been quite satisfied with the stability of the solution."
"I like the UI rework, it's much easier."
"Apache Airflow is easy to scale and its UI improves with each release."
"Apache Airflow is in Python language, making it easy to use and learn."
"Airflow integrates well with Cloudera and effectively supports complex operations."
"Its user-friendly interface makes it straightforward to operate, offering a plethora of features for data preparation, buffering, and format conversion."
"I worked on a project at a leading German bank for two years, successfully migrating large applications with hundreds of jobs."
"All the features come as part of a standard license."
"OpenText ProVision's best feature is the capability to attach a variety of attributes and extract and analyze that information."
"The stability of the product is very good."
 

Cons

"The solution could be improved by simplifying the integration process."
"I would like to see workflow integration across the servers."
"Technical support is an area that needs improvement."
"The dashboards could be enhanced."
"Apache Airflow could be improved by integrating some versioning principles."
"We cannot run real-time jobs in the solution."
"For admins, there should be improved logging capabilities because Apache Airflow does have logging, but it's limited to some database data."
"It would be beneficial to improve the pricing structure."
"Lacks the ability to have your own in-house developments."
"Integrating with or interfacing with other tools like data management tools would be very helpful."
"OpenText ProVision's collaboration management is quite complicated and difficult to use."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing for the product is reasonable."
"Apache Airflow is open-source and free of charge."
"The pricing is on the higher side."
"We use a community edition of Apache Airflow. It is open source and free."
"Apache Airflow is a free solution that can be downloaded and ready for use at any moment."
"The solution is free if you use Amazon AWS."
"Apache Airflow is a product that is free of licenses, meaning there is no need to buy a license."
"It's open-source."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
26%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Retailer
5%
Energy/Utilities Company
18%
Financial Services Firm
17%
Construction Company
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

Which would you choose - Camunda Platform or Apache Airflow?
Camunda Platform allows for visual demonstration and presentation of business process flows. The flexible Java-based option was a big win for us and allows for the integration of microservices very...
What do you like most about Apache Airflow?
Apache Airflow is easy to use and can monitor task execution easily. For instance, when performing setup tasks, you can conveniently view the logs without delving into the job details.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Apache Airflow?
I prefer using the open-source version rather than the enterprise version, which helps manage costs.
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Also Known As

Airflow
Metastorm ProVision
 

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Sample Customers

Agari, WePay, Astronomer
Delta Technology, Export Development Canada, Rompetrol, Salt River Project, AMEC, U.S. Air Force, HP Consulting & Integration
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