KestravsWarpgate
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kestra | Warpgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 75/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 32 in Workflow Automation | #11 of 78 in Security |
| GitHub stars | 30 048 | 8 158 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 732 | +198 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 59 | 33 |
| Latest release | v1.3.45 · 27 Oct 2026 | v0.30.2 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Java | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
Kestra scores 82/100 against 75/100 for Warpgate, so it is the safer default.
Kestra ships more often: 59 stable releases in the past year, against 33 for Warpgate.
If you want the quickest setup, Warpgate is easier to run; Kestra needs more configuration.
Kestra is growing faster right now (+1 732 stars in 30 days).
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