Best DataOps Platforms in 2026
Updated
In short: BMC Control-M is ranked #1 of 16 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Kestra and Apache Airflow. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Kestra. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Keboola at $0.14/mo.
DataOps platforms bring capabilities for coordinating data workflows, from scheduling to pipeline monitoring and quality checks. Compare the entries on data quality checks, deployment options, supported integrations, version control and workflow scheduling. Pipeline monitoring adds another operational consideration, while free-plan availability and paid-from pricing help frame costs. BMC Control-M and Kestra lead the displayed entries, followed by Apache Airflow and DataKitchen TestGen; Prefect and Apache Hop also appear near the start. Consider the workflow and deployment needs you have, then use the listed integration, monitoring and scheduling criteria to compare options.
16 DataOps platforms ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | App | Score | From | Free plan | Paid from | Deployment options | Workflow scheduling | Pipeline monitoring | Data quality checks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BMC Control-M | 6.7 | $2,400/mo | No | 2,400 /mo | — | — | — | — | View |
| 2 | Kestra | 6.4 | Free | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 3 | Apache Airflow | 6.3 | Free | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 4 | DataKitchen TestGen | 6.3 | $100/mo | Yes | — | — | — | — | Yes | View |
| 5 |  Prefect | 6.3 | $100/mo | Yes | 100 /mo | — | — | — | — | View |
| 6 | Apache Hop | 6.2 | Free | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 7 | Mage | 6.2 | $29/mo | Yes | 29 /mo | hybrid | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 8 | Keboola | 6.0 | $0.14/mo | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 9 | Dagster | 5.6 | $10/mo | Yes | 10 /mo | — | — | — | — | View |
| 10 |  Luigi | 5.6 | — | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 11 | Flyte | 5.5 | — | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 12 |  Metaflow | 5.5 | — | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 13 | Tidal Workload Automation | 5.4 | — | No | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 14 | Stonebranch Universal Automation Center | 5.1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 15 | RunMyJobs by Redwood | 4.8 | — | No | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 16 | Apache NiFi | 4.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | View |
Is your app on this list?
Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which DataOps platform is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
BMC Control-M is ranked #1 of 16 with a score of 6.7. Kestra is second and Apache Airflow third.
How many of these have a free plan?
6 of the 16 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Keboola has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.14/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.