1. Apache Airflow
Apache Software Foundation · Wilmington · Databases & data platforms · 4.5/5
Workflow orchestration.
Free
Free plan available
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Best Prefect alternatives in India (2026)
Prefect is a databases & data platforms product from Prefect, Washington, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 1 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Prefect are Apache Airflow (Free), MySQL (Free plan), MongoDB (Free plan), MariaDB (Free plan) and Microsoft SQL Server (Free plan). Apache Airflow is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a Prefect alternative
Indian support and GST
Prefect is built in United States. 1 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
Prefect alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Prefect's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Prefect (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Apache Airflow | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  MySQL | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 3 |  MongoDB | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 4 |  MariaDB | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  Microsoft SQL Server | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  Redis | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 7 |  Elasticsearch | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 8 |  ScyllaDB | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  CockroachDB | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  TiDB | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  YugabyteDB | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  Supabase Database | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  Neon | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Hevo Data | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 15 |  Turso | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Google Firestore | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 17 |  Redis Cloud | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 18 |  MongoDB Atlas | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  Upstash | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  ClickHouse | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 Prefect alternatives in detail
Free plan
Free plan available
Compared with Prefect
- Open source
3. MongoDB
MongoDB · New York · Databases & data platforms · 4.6/5
Document database with Atlas cloud.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Key features
- Enterprise
- Standard
- Web (hosting)
- Developer (free)
- Express (free)
Free plan
Free plan available
7. Elasticsearch
Elastic · Amsterdam · Databases & data platforms · 4.6/5
Search and analytics engine.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
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Indian alternatives to Prefect
How to choose a Prefect alternative
- Use managed services unless you have DBAs.
- Choose a warehouse only when analytics queries slow your production DB.
- Check Indian region availability for residency.
Prefect alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Prefect in 2026?+
The closest matches to Prefect on App Advisor are Apache Airflow (Free), MySQL (Free plan), MongoDB (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Prefect, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Prefect?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Apache Airflow (Free), MySQL (Free plan), MongoDB (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to Prefect?+
Yes. 1 alternatives are built in India, including Hevo Data (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Prefect vs Apache Airflow: which is better?+
Apache Airflow is the closest match to Prefect in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Prefect alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in databases & data platforms or a category Prefect also covers, and Prefect's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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