Self-hosted: Completely free and open-source
Cloud Starter: $10/month per user for small teams
Cloud Pro: $30/month per user with advanced features
Enterprise: Custom pricing with dedicated support

You can self-host Windmill in about 3 minutes (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.) or use their managed cloud - being fully open-source with active GitHub community

Treats workflows "as code" making it easier to integrate into existing dev workflows and CI/CD pipelines, appealing to technical teams who want infrastructure control

200+ built-in integrations with the ability to write custom scripts in Python, TypeScript, Go, or Bash - giving developers maximum flexibility

As of 2025, used by 3,000+ organisations indicating growing traction beyond early adopters (Shakudo)

Developer-focused means non-technical users may find it intimidating compared to drag-and-drop alternatives

Smaller ecosystem compared to Zapier's massive app directory

Self-hosting requires infrastructure management overhead

Still growing community means fewer pre-built templates than established platforms

For enterprises with strong developer talent, Windmill provides the openness of open-source with the power to treat workflows "as code" - making it ideal for teams that need both automation and technical control

From the Daily Briefing: The AI-Mandatory Workforce: Yahoo Japan + $12B in Custom Business AI"