Dagster is an open-source data orchestrator designed for the entire development lifecycle, including development, deployment, and monitoring. It focuses on 'Software-Defined Assets,' a declarative approach where the orchestrator understands the data objects being produced rather than just the tasks being run. Developed by Elementl, it is a prominent player in the 'Modern Data Stack' ecosystem.
Brand Authority Index (BAI): 78/100
Archetype: Challenger
Category: Data Engineering
https://optimly.ai/brand/dagster
Last analyzed: April 11, 2026
Founded: 2018
Headquarters: San Francisco, CA