Dagu
7.0#7 in workload automation softwareFrom $50 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitDagu vs Kestra
What both publish
| Fact | Dagu | Kestra |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Dagu runs as a single binary locally or across distributed workers and does not require an external database or message broker. | Kestra can be self-hosted with Docker or Kubernetes, and Enterprise Edition also supports cloud, on-premises and air-gapped environments. |
| Integrations | Built-in integration actions include HTTP, mail, SSH, SFTP, Git, S3, Redis, LLM, browser, computer, SQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, and DuckDB. | 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. |
Dagu plans
- CommunityFree
- Team$50 a month
- Pro$150 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Kestra plans
- Open SourceFree
- Enterprise EditionPriced on request
- Kestra CloudPriced on request
Pick Dagu if…
Dagu suits people who want to define and operate workflows on self-hosted servers. Community is for users who can work within a two-API-key limit; Team and Pro add access and audit controls.
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.