Kestra
YAML-based orchestration platform with 1400+ plugins for running data pipelines, AI workflows, and infrastructure automation across teams at scale.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/kestra-io/kestra or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Astronomer.
Replaces 5 paid apps
up to $75/mo ($900/yr) in subscriptions
Kestra FAQ
Common questions
Is Kestra free and open source?+
Kestra is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. YAML-based orchestration platform with 1400+ plugins for running data pipelines, AI workflows, and infrastructure automation across teams at scale.
What paid software does Kestra replace?+
Kestra serves as a free replacement for 5 paid SaaS applications: Astronomer, AWS Step Functions, Azure Data Factory, Google Cloud Composer, Relay.app, saving up to $75/month ($900/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Kestra?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/kestra-io/kestra or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with Kestra?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Astronomer.