Kestra
Event-driven, language-agnostic platform to create, schedule, and monitor workflows. In code. Coordinate data pipelines and tasks such as ETL and ELT.
- GitHub stars
- 29,527
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Latest release
- v2.0.5
5 October 2026 - Last commit
- 12 October 2026
- Runs on
- Docker
Commits per month, last 12 months
4,615 commits
Replaces
Paid products Kestra can stand in for.
How to self-host Kestra
Kestra runs on Docker. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Kestra free?
Yes. Kestra is open source under the Apache-2.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Kestra?
Yes. Kestra runs on Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Kestra replace?
People use Kestra instead of Zapier.
Is Kestra still maintained?
The last change to Kestra's code was on 12 October 2026, with 4615 commits in the last 12 months.
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