KestravsMastodon
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kestra | Mastodon | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 82/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 32 in Workflow Automation | #2 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 30 053 | 50 456 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 737 | +137 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 59 | 38 |
| Latest release | v1.3.45 · 27 Oct 2026 | v4.4.26 · 1 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Java | Ruby |
Which one should you pick?
Kestra and Mastodon score the same (82/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
Kestra ships more often: 59 stable releases in the past year, against 38 for Mastodon.
If you want the quickest setup, Kestra is easier to run; Mastodon needs more configuration.
Kestra is growing faster right now (+1 737 stars in 30 days).
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