FreeSBCvsKestra
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| FreeSBC | Kestra | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 48/100 | 82/100 |
| Rank in category | #14 of 16 in VoIP | #3 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 271 | 30 054 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +1 719 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 59 |
| Latest release | v0.6.3 · 28 Oct 2026 | v1.3.45 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Go | Java |
Which one should you pick?
Kestra scores 82/100 against 48/100 for FreeSBC, so it is the safer default.
Kestra ships more often: 59 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for FreeSBC.
If you want the quickest setup, Kestra is easier to run; FreeSBC needs more configuration.
Kestra is growing faster right now (+1 719 stars in 30 days).
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