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Kestra vs Mage
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| Fact | Kestra | Mage |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | Python |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 29k | 8.8k |
| Latest | v2.0.5 | 0.9.79 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 3 days between releases | about 121 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.
PartialMagePipelines built from Python, SQL and R blocks in a notebook-style editor, with scheduling.
Kestra
Kestra
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Mage
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