Kestravspenpot
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kestra | penpot | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 84/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 32 in Workflow Automation | #1 of 30 in Collaboration |
| GitHub stars | 30 056 | 61 814 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 721 | +1 472 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 59 | 12 |
| Latest release | v1.3.45 · 27 Oct 2026 | 2.18.5 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Java | Clojure |
Which one should you pick?
penpot scores 84/100 against 82/100 for Kestra, so it is the safer default.
Kestra ships more often: 59 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for penpot.
If you want the quickest setup, Kestra is easier to run; penpot needs more configuration.
Kestra details →penpot details →