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Kestra vs Maestro
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| Fact | Kestra | Maestro |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | Java |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 29k | 3.8k |
| Latest | v2.0.5 | none |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-09-30 |
| Release cadence | about 3 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 132+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | No release or tag |
How they relate
Both replace Apache Airflow. Alternatives to Apache Airflow →
Full replacementKestraWorkflows declared in YAML, with tasks in any language and event triggers.
PartialMaestroNetflix's workflow orchestrator, with workflows in JSON, foreach loops and parameters set at run time.
Kestra
unsigned The latest release, v2.0.5, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Maestro
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