KestravsLivebook
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kestra | Livebook | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 69/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 32 in Workflow Automation | #2 of 3 in Data Science |
| GitHub stars | 30 054 | 5 897 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 719 | +25 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 59 | 12 |
| Latest release | v1.3.45 · 27 Oct 2026 | v0.19.10 · 17 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Java | Elixir |
Which one should you pick?
Kestra scores 82/100 against 69/100 for Livebook, so it is the safer default.
Kestra ships more often: 59 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for Livebook.
If you want the quickest setup, Livebook is easier to run; Kestra needs more configuration.
Kestra is growing faster right now (+1 719 stars in 30 days).
Kestra details →Livebook details →