Kongvsprefect
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kong | prefect | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 80/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 19 in API Management | #5 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 44 317 | 24 094 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +131 | +182 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 17 |
| Latest release | 3.9.4 · 12 Oct 2026 | 2.20.27 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Lua | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Kong scores 81/100 against 80/100 for prefect, so it is the safer default.
prefect ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Kong.
If you want the quickest setup, prefect is easier to run; Kong needs more configuration.
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