KestravsZulip
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kestra | Zulip | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 82/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 32 in Workflow Automation | #1 of 110 in Chat |
| GitHub stars | 30 053 | 26 134 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 737 | +191 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 59 | 6 |
| Latest release | v1.3.45 · 27 Oct 2026 | 12.3 · 21 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Java | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Kestra and Zulip score the same (82/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
Kestra ships more often: 59 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Zulip.
Kestra is growing faster right now (+1 737 stars in 30 days).
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