The unique drag-and-drop workspace within Alteryx allows users to run workflows as they are being developed in order to instantly access and process data. This allows for continuous enhancements and refinements to the workflow and data results. Additionally, users can view data anywhere within a created workflow stream as a table, map, graph, or other visual representation.

Alteryx Designer is written mostly in C# and executes the workflows through a local instance of the Alteryx Engine. In an Alteryx Server deployment, the Scheduler interface component within Alteryx Designer allows users to schedule workflows to be executed at predetermined times or specific recurring intervals. The Scheduler then communicates with the Alteryx Service where jobs are queued for execution at the appropriate time. Additionally, users may use Alteryx Designer to publish their workflows, apps, and macros to the Alteryx Analytics Gallery where others can have access to running or downloading them.