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Apache NiFi vs Kestra: catalog facts
Apache NiFi	Kestra
Free Free and open source as an Apache Software Foundation project.	Freemium The open-source edition is free; cloud and enterprise options are sold separately.
Web, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Browser-based visual flow designer Full data provenance and lineage tracking	Declarative workflows that are easy to review and version More than 2,000 plugins
Built for server deployments rather than personal use Takes some effort to learn and operate	Built for teams, heavier than a simple scheduler Some features are aimed at enterprise plans
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Self-hosted, Hosted service
Open source	Open source
License: Apache-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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