KestravsOTOBO
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kestra | OTOBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 32 in Workflow Automation | #5 of 9 in Helpdesk |
| GitHub stars | 30 059 | 340 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 724 | +2 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 59 | 2 |
| Latest release | v1.3.45 · 27 Oct 2026 | rel-11_0_15 · 4 Feb 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Java | Perl |
Which one should you pick?
Kestra scores 82/100 against 54/100 for OTOBO, so it is the safer default.
Kestra ships more often: 59 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for OTOBO.
If you want the quickest setup, Kestra is easier to run; OTOBO needs more configuration.
Kestra is growing faster right now (+1 724 stars in 30 days).
Kestra details →OTOBO details →