Prefect

by Prefect

Workflow orchestration in Python.

4.5(150)Data Integration & ETL

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Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate

Key facts

Vendor: Prefect
Pricing: Freemium — Free
Free tier: Yes
Platforms: Web, Self Hosted, Api
Best for: Data Engineers
Editor rating: 4.5 / 5
Founded: 2018
Headquarters: Washington, DC, USA

What is Prefect?

Prefect is a data pipelines tool from Prefect. Prefect is an open-source orchestration tool to build, run, and monitor data workflows in Python.

Prefect uses freemium pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.

It's best suited to data-engineers and runs on Web, Self Hosted, Api.

Standout strengths include pythonic, dynamic workflows, open source. Worth weighing: python-centric.

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Pros

Pythonic
Dynamic workflows
Open source

Cons

Python-centric

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Frequently asked questions

What is Prefect?

Prefect is an open-source orchestration tool to build, run, and monitor data workflows in Python.

How much does Prefect cost?

Prefect is freemium-priced. It has a free tier.

Does Prefect have a free trial?

Prefect offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.

What platforms does Prefect support?

Prefect is available on Web, Self Hosted, Api.