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Argo Workflows vs Dagster
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| Fact | Argo Workflows | Dagster |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | Python |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 17k | 16k |
| Latest | v4.1.4 | 1.13.25 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 3 days between releases | about 7 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 46 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 31 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Apache Airflow. Alternatives to Apache Airflow →
Full replacementArgo WorkflowsWorkflows declared as Kubernetes resources, each step a container, instead of Python DAGs.
Full replacementDagsterOrchestration around data assets, with lineage and a local UI.
Argo Workflows
Argo Workflows
✓ signed The latest release, v4.1.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Dagster
unsigned The latest release, 1.13.25, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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