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Dagu vs Rundeck: catalog facts
Dagu	Rundeck
Free Free to download and self-host; the source is published on GitHub.	Free The open-source edition is free to self-host.
Self-hosted, Command line	Self-hosted
Single binary with no database to set up Declarative YAML workflows over existing scripts and commands	Gives specific users controlled access to existing scripts Jobs can run on demand or on a schedule
Workflows must be written in YAML You host and maintain the server yourself	A server application that takes effort to deploy and maintain Aimed at operations teams rather than individual desktop users
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Self-hosted
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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