AWS Step Functions vs Workflow Engine
| AWS Step Functions | Workflow Engine | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | Free | $666.67/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Web | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Visual workflow builder | Yes | Yes |
| Event triggers | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic retries | Yes | — |
| Execution observability | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment model | cloud | self-hosted |
| Human approvals | Yes | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Workflow Orchestration Software. On Inferse, AWS Step Functions scores higher on our published basis.