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Dagu vs Kestra
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| Fact | Dagu | Kestra |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | Java |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 4.3k | 29k |
| Latest | v2.18.2 | v2.0.5 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 4 days between releases | about 3 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 31 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 →
PartialDaguWorkflows as YAML DAGs run from a single binary with a web UI, without a database.
Full replacementKestraWorkflows declared in YAML, with tasks in any language and event triggers.
Dagu
- v2.18.22026-10-04feat(ui): log page-size selector and page jump (#2882) @LouisDeconinck
- v2.18.12026-09-29fix(ui): label graph nodes with step name (#2946) @yohamta0
- v2.18.02026-09-29feat: add mailbox actions (#2867) @yohamta0
- v2.17.22026-09-25feat(human-task): support push-back and rewind (#2840) @yohamta0
- v2.17.02026-09-21feat(ui): save run views for the Executions page (#2774) @yohamta0
Dagu
✓ signed The latest release, v2.18.2, 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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