KestravsSpottarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kestra | Spottarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 32 in Workflow Automation | #34 of 45 in Download Management |
| GitHub stars | 30 059 | 152 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 724 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 59 | 7 |
| Latest release | v1.3.45 · 27 Oct 2026 | v1.20.0 · 9 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Java | C# |
Which one should you pick?
Kestra scores 82/100 against 45/100 for Spottarr, so it is the safer default.
Kestra ships more often: 59 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for Spottarr.
Kestra is growing faster right now (+1 724 stars in 30 days).
Kestra details →Spottarr details →