AWS Step Functions
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VisitAWS Step Functions vs Kestra
What both publish
| Fact | AWS Step Functions | Kestra |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Service integrations connect workflows to over 200 AWS services, and AWS SDK integrations can invoke over 9,000 API actions from over 200 services. | The plugin catalog covers databases, warehouses, queues, cloud services, CI/CD and security tools, with more than 2,200 plugins advertised on the features page. |
AWS Step Functions plans
- Free TierFree
- Express Workflows—
- Standard Workflows—
Kestra plans
- Open SourceFree
- Enterprise EditionPriced on request
- Kestra CloudPriced on request
Pick AWS Step Functions if…
AWS identifies data processing, machine learning, microservice orchestration, and IT and security automation as use case categories. It may suit teams building workflows around AWS services or HTTP-based services.
Pick Kestra if…
Kestra suits organizations building workflows that combine tasks and tools across different systems or programming languages. Its self-hosted and enterprise deployment options may appeal to teams with specific infrastructure or access-control needs.