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Argo Workflows vs Kestra
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| Fact | Argo Workflows | Kestra |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | Java |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 17k | 29k |
| Latest | v4.1.4 | v2.0.5 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 3 days between releases | about 3 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 46 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
Both replace Apache Airflow. Alternatives to Apache Airflow →
Full replacementArgo WorkflowsWorkflows declared as Kubernetes resources, each step a container, instead of Python DAGs.
Full replacementKestraWorkflows declared in YAML, with tasks in any language and event triggers.
Argo Workflows
Argo Workflows
✓ signed The latest release, v4.1.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Kestra
unsigned The latest release, v2.0.5, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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