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Apache Airflow vs Kestra
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| Fact | Apache Airflow | Kestra |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Java |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 47k | 29k |
| Latest | 3.3.2 | v2.0.5 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 36 days between releases | about 3 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 133+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 132+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Kestra replaces Apache Airflow. Alternatives to Apache Airflow →
Full replacementWorkflows declared in YAML, with tasks in any language and event triggers.
Apache Airflow
- 3.3.22026-09-17Apache Airflow 3.3.2
- 3.3.12026-08-12Apache Airflow 3.3.1
- java-sdk/1.0.0-beta12026-07-13Apache Airflow Java SDK 1.0.0-beta1pre-release
- 3.3.02026-07-06Apache Airflow 3.3.0
- helm-chart/1.22.02026-06-13Apache Airflow Helm Chart 1.22.0
Apache Airflow
unsigned The latest release, 3.3.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Kestra
unsigned The latest release, v2.0.5, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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