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

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