Kuberovsprefect
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kubero | prefect | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 62/100 | 80/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 10 in PaaS | #5 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 4 454 | 24 095 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +29 | +183 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 17 |
| Latest release | — | 2.20.27 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
prefect scores 80/100 against 62/100 for Kubero, so it is the safer default.
prefect ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Kubero.
If you want the quickest setup, prefect is easier to run; Kubero needs more configuration.
prefect is growing faster right now (+183 stars in 30 days).
Kubero details →prefect details →