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Dagster

by Dagster Labs

Data orchestration platform.

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Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate

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Key facts

Vendor
Dagster Labs
Pricing
Freemium — Free
Free tier
Yes
Platforms
Web, Self Hosted, Api
Best for
Data Engineers
Editor rating
4.6 / 5
Founded
2018
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA, USA

What is Dagster?

Dagster is a data pipelines tool from Dagster Labs. Dagster is an open-source orchestrator for building, running, and observing data pipelines.

Dagster uses freemium pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.

It's best suited to data-engineers and runs on Web, Self Hosted, Api.

Standout strengths include asset-based orchestration, great dx, observability. Worth weighing: learning curve.

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Pros

  • Asset-based orchestration
  • Great DX
  • Observability

Cons

  • Learning curve

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Frequently asked questions

What is Dagster?

Dagster is an open-source orchestrator for building, running, and observing data pipelines.

How much does Dagster cost?

Dagster is freemium-priced. It has a free tier.

Does Dagster have a free trial?

Dagster offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.

What platforms does Dagster support?

Dagster is available on Web, Self Hosted, Api.