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Kestra vs Luigi
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| Fact | Kestra | Luigi |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | Python |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 29k | 19k |
| Latest | v2.0.5 | v3.8.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 3 days between releases | about 19 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 132+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 2 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 replacementKestraWorkflows declared in YAML, with tasks in any language and event triggers.
PartialLuigiPipelines of Python tasks with dependencies, started by cron rather than a scheduler of its own.
Kestra
unsigned The latest release, v2.0.5, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Luigi
unsigned The latest release, v3.8.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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