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Dagu vs Kestra: catalog facts
Dagu	Kestra
Free Free to download and self-host; the source is published on GitHub.	Freemium The open-source edition is free; cloud and enterprise options are sold separately.
Self-hosted, Command line	Web, Self-hosted
Single binary with no database to set up Declarative YAML workflows over existing scripts and commands	Declarative workflows that are easy to review and version More than 2,000 plugins
Workflows must be written in YAML You host and maintain the server yourself	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 not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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