KestravsOxMgr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kestra | OxMgr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 32 in Workflow Automation | #6 of 20 in Application Management |
| GitHub stars | 30 055 | 295 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 720 | +1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 59 | 12 |
| Latest release | v1.3.45 · 27 Oct 2026 | v0.6.0 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Java | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
Kestra scores 82/100 against 49/100 for OxMgr, so it is the safer default.
Kestra ships more often: 59 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for OxMgr.
If you want the quickest setup, OxMgr is easier to run; Kestra needs more configuration.
Kestra is growing faster right now (+1 720 stars in 30 days).
Kestra details →OxMgr details →