Elsa Workflows

Elsa Workflows is an open-source .NET workflow library that enables developers to build workflows using code, JSON, or a visual designer, with strong support for long-running and event-driven processes.

.NETC#Open SourceWorkflow EngineOrchestrationEvent-Driven

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Latest: 3.2.1

About Elsa Workflows

Elsa Workflows is a lightweight, extensible, and embeddable workflow engine for .NET applications. It supports long-running workflows, human interaction, and event-driven orchestration. Elsa allows workflows to be defined using C#, JSON, or through a visual designer, making it suitable for both developers and non-technical users. It integrates seamlessly with ASP.NET Core and modern .NET architectures.

Key Features

Long-running workflows

Event-driven execution

Visual workflow designer

Multiple persistence providers

Extensible activity model

Human-in-the-loop workflows

Pros

Excellent .NET integration

Supports long-running processes

Embeddable into existing applications

Flexible workflow definitions

MIT licensed

Cons

Smaller ecosystem compared to Airflow

Primarily focused on .NET

Less suitable for data pipelines

Documentation can lag behind releases

Tool Information

Language: C#
License: MIT
First release: 2019-01-15
Latest version: 3.2.1
Maintainer: Elsa Community

Used By

Enterprise .NET TeamsSaaS PlatformsInternal Business Applications

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