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