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Apache NiFi 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+3
NiFi combines visual flow management with provenance tracking, flow controls, and a range of documented integrations. Before configuring it, account for the security responsibility users retain for commands and custom code.
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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 NiFi | Kestra | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, 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 | nifi.apache.org | kestra.io |
| On integration platform as a service software | #5 of 113 | #1 of 113 |
Apache NiFi: what it does well
- Browser-based interface for designing and monitoring flows
- Tracks information with indexed provenance data
- Real-time flow changes avoid stopping the entire flow
- Processors connect to listed cloud and messaging services
- Supports clustering and edge deployments through MiNiFi
What to know first
- Users are responsible for configured commands and custom code
- Version 1.28 reached end of support on 2024-12-08
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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