Windmill
Powerful, self-hosted platform for building and running workflows, scripts, and apps with code-first approach and collaborative features.
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/windmill-labs/windmill 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 Airplane.
Replaces 1 paid app
up to $15/mo ($180/yr) in subscriptions
Windmill FAQ
Common questions
Is Windmill free and open source?+
Windmill is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Powerful, self-hosted platform for building and running workflows, scripts, and apps with code-first approach and collaborative features.
What paid software does Windmill replace?+
Windmill serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: Airplane, saving up to $15/month ($180/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Windmill?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/windmill-labs/windmill 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 Windmill?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Airplane.