Alternatives · Automation
Kestra alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Kestra alternative is Windmill (2.6 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Kestra compared with 5 alternatives: n8n, Windmill, Camunda, Trigger.dev and Inngest.
Kestra has a free plan. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
How each one differs from Kestra
n8n
Workflow automation and AI agents you can self-host
- n8n starts at €20 / month, billed annually, for 2,500 executions (n8n Cloud Starter).
Suits: Technical teams that want to host their automation on their own servers
Windmill
Open-source platform for scripts, workflows and internal apps
- Windmill starts at $10 per seat / month (Cloud Team); self-hosted Pro from $48 / month.
- Windmill also covers AI agents and app builder.
Suits: Engineering teams that want internal tools and automations kept as code
Camunda
BPMN process orchestration, self-hosted or as a cloud service
- Camunda also covers AI agents and dashboards.
Suits: Engineering teams that model processes in BPMN and want to host the engine
Trigger.dev
Open-source platform for long-running background tasks and AI agents
- Trigger.dev starts at $10 per month (Hobby), with $10 of usage credits included.
- Trigger.dev also covers AI agents.
Suits: Developers who want background jobs written in code, not a visual builder
Inngest
Durable execution for background jobs, event-driven apps and agents
- Inngest starts at $99 per month (Pro), billing basis not stated.
- Inngest also covers AI agents.
Suits: Developers who need reliable background jobs and workflows written in code
Limits worth knowing in Kestra
- No Cloud or Enterprise price is published; Cloud is by access request and Enterprise by contact with sales.
- SSO, role-based access, audit logs and multi-tenancy are Enterprise Edition features.
- Workflows are defined in YAML, so it assumes engineering skills.
- Self-hosting means running and upgrading the platform yourself.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Kestra?
The alternatives to Kestra in this directory are n8n, Windmill, Camunda, Trigger.dev and Inngest. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Kestra.
Is there a free alternative to Kestra?
Yes. n8n, Windmill, Camunda, Trigger.dev and Inngest have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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