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Apache Camel vs Kestra
Both stand on integration platform as a service software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+2
Apache Camel combines broad connector and route options with integration and security capabilities. Check the Java requirements and LTS support window for the release you plan to use.
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Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3
Kestra combines configurable workflow execution with a broad advertised plugin library and multiple deployment options. Teams should check which features are included in each plan, since prices are not listed.
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| Apache Camel | Kestra | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | camel.apache.org | kestra.io |
| On integration platform as a service software | #2 of 113 | #1 of 113 |
Apache Camel: what it does well
- Free under the Apache License 2.0.
- Provides 350+ connectors and 65+ integration patterns.
- Routes can use Java, YAML, or XML.
- Production mode blocks insecure configuration by default.
What to know first
- The current LTS release requires Java 17, 21, or 25.
- Insecure production configuration can be allowed by override.
- Long Term Support fixes last up to one year.
Kestra: what it does well
- Free plan and cloud trial of up to two months
- YAML flows support tasks, conditions and triggers
- More than 2,000 advertised plugins
- Built-in retries, timeouts and execution logs
- Self-hosted and enterprise deployment options
What to know first
- Plan prices are not listed
- Enterprise support and access controls require Enterprise Edition
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