Which is cheaper, Prefect or Windmill?

Prefect is 1.2x cheaper than Windmill. Prefect starts at $0/mo, Windmill starts at $0/mo.

Does Prefect have a free tier?

Yes, Prefect offers a free tier with users: 2, workspaces: 1, deployments: 5, serverlessMinutesPerMonth: 500.

Prefect has significant switching cost. Windmill has moderate switching cost. Windmill is easier to switch away from.

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Prefect

← More affordable

Workflow orchestration platform for data pipelines with serverless execution and event-driven automation

Switching Cost: significant

Windmill

Open-source workflow engine and developer platform for scripts, flows, and internal apps

Switching Cost: moderate

You'll notice different pricing structures: flat-rate for Prefect versus per-seat for Windmill.

{winner} wins on flexibility — easier switching means less lock-in and more options for your long-term strategy.

{winner} wins on flexibility — easier switching means less lock-in and more options for your long-term strategy.

Price Difference

1.2x

Prefect is cheaper by $20/mo

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies

Switching Costs

Windmill

Lower switching costs for easier migration