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Airflow vs Kestra
Compare adoption, momentum, maintenance health, and project basics before choosing which tool to evaluate deeper.
Airflow
Apache Airflow - A platform to programmatically author, schedule, and monitor workflows
Best matched with other platform tools.
46.2K
Stars
+845
Weekly
91/100
Health
Kestra
Event Driven Orchestration & Scheduling Platform for Mission Critical Applications
Best matched with other platform tools.
27.4K
Stars
0
Weekly
69/100
Health
Quick Take
Adoption
Airflow has the larger GitHub footprint with 46.2K stars.
Momentum
Airflow is currently growing faster at +845 stars this week.
Maintenance
Airflow has the stronger automated maintenance signal at 91/100. This is not a security or fit verdict.
Side-by-side evidence
Use these signals to narrow your choice, then confirm setup, license, and fit upstream.
| Signal | Airflow | Kestra |
|---|---|---|
| Evidence status | Basic listing· 22h ago | Basic listing· 22h ago |
| GitHub stars | 46.2K | 27.4K |
| Weekly growth | +845 | 0 |
| Health score | Strong91/100 |
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