KestravsSure
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kestra | Sure | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 32 in Workflow Automation | #4 of 62 in Personal Finance |
| GitHub stars | 30 053 | 10 712 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 718 | +680 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 59 | 15 |
| Latest release | v1.3.45 · 27 Oct 2026 | v0.7.5-hotfix.3 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Java | Ruby |
Which one should you pick?
Kestra scores 82/100 against 74/100 for Sure, so it is the safer default.
Kestra ships more often: 59 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for Sure.
If you want the quickest setup, Sure is easier to run; Kestra needs more configuration.
Kestra is growing faster right now (+1 718 stars in 30 days).
Kestra details →Sure details →