Mage
Open-source data pipeline platform for effortless data integration, transformation, and orchestration using Python, SQL, and R.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/mage-ai/mage-ai or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Astronomer.
Replaces 4 paid apps
up to $60/mo ($720/yr) in subscriptions
Mage FAQ
Common questions
Is Mage free and open source?+
Mage is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Open-source data pipeline platform for effortless data integration, transformation, and orchestration using Python, SQL, and R.
What paid software does Mage replace?+
Mage serves as a free replacement for 4 paid SaaS applications: Astronomer, AWS Step Functions, Azure Data Factory, Google Cloud Composer, saving up to $60/month ($720/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Mage?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/mage-ai/mage-ai or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with Mage?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Astronomer.