KestravsMikochi
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kestra | Mikochi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 32 in Workflow Automation | #18 of 34 in File Management |
| GitHub stars | 30 056 | 378 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 721 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 59 | 11 |
| Latest release | v1.3.45 · 27 Oct 2026 | 1.12.2 · 15 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Java | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Kestra scores 82/100 against 50/100 for Mikochi, so it is the safer default.
Kestra ships more often: 59 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for Mikochi.
If you want the quickest setup, Mikochi is easier to run; Kestra needs more configuration.
Kestra is growing faster right now (+1 721 stars in 30 days).
Kestra details →Mikochi details →