Kestra: Pricing, Features & Alternatives
Kestra defines workflows in YAML with a UI editor, so analysts and engineers can share them, while tasks can run scripts in Python, SQL, shell and other languages. The open-source edition is Apache 2.0 with unlimited flows and executions. Kestra Cloud is usage-based and Enterprise Edition is an annual subscription priced per instance; neither has a published price. Enterprise support tiers range from 24-hour to 1-hour P0 response.
Who it’s for: Teams where analysts and engineers share workflows and want them in readable YAML, with tasks in whatever language fits.
Category
Data Orchestration
Pricing
Free tier available
Free tier
Yes
Best for
Data Orchestration: YAML workflows, language-agnostic, open source
Kestra at a Glance
- What it is
- Declarative workflow orchestrator
- Workflows written in
- YAML (tasks in any language)
- Licence
- Apache 2.0 (Enterprise is commercial)
- Managed option
- Kestra Cloud, price on request
- Free access
- Free open-source edition
Checked November 2026 against Kestra pricing.
Kestra Pricing Plans (2026)
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Open sourcePopular | $0 (Apache 2.0) |
| Kestra Cloud | Usage-based, contact sales |
| Enterprise | Per instance, yearly |
Pricing summary: Free · then usage-based. Always confirm current pricing on the official site.
Key Kestra Features
- Open source under Apache 2.0 with unlimited flows and executions
- Workflows declared in YAML with a UI editor; tasks run Python, SQL, shell and more
- Kestra Cloud: usage-based, no published price
- Enterprise Edition: yearly, priced per instance, enabled with a licence key
- Enterprise support from 24-hour to 1-hour P0 response
Pros
- +YAML workflows non-Python users can read
- +Language-agnostic tasks
- +Unlimited executions in the free edition
Cons
- −No published Cloud or Enterprise price
- −Younger ecosystem
- −YAML gets long for complex logic
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Kestra FAQ
What is Kestra used for?⌄
Kestra is a data orchestration tool. Declarative orchestration: workflows written in YAML, any language inside the tasks. Apache 2.0 open source with an Enterprise edition.
Is Kestra free?⌄
Yes. Kestra has a free tier you can start with, and paid plans for more usage and features.
How much does Kestra cost?⌄
Kestra is free to use, with usage-based pricing on some features.
What are the best Kestra alternatives?⌄
Popular Kestra alternatives include Dagster, Apache Airflow, Prefect. Compare pricing and features on our Kestra alternatives page.
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