Kestravsrudder
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kestra | rudder | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 32 in Workflow Automation | #4 of 8 in Configuration Management |
| GitHub stars | 30 054 | 719 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 719 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 59 | 11 |
| Latest release | v1.3.45 · 27 Oct 2026 | 9.1.4 · 7 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Java | Scala |
Which one should you pick?
Kestra scores 82/100 against 55/100 for rudder, so it is the safer default.
Kestra ships more often: 59 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for rudder.
If you want the quickest setup, Kestra is easier to run; rudder needs more configuration.
Kestra is growing faster right now (+1 719 stars in 30 days).
Kestra details →rudder details →