AWS Step Functions vs Kestra
| AWS Step Functions | Kestra | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Web | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Visual workflow builder | Yes | Yes |
| Event triggers | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic retries | Yes | Yes |
| Execution observability | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment model | cloud | hybrid |
| Human approvals | Yes | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Workflow Orchestration Software, Best IT Orchestration Software. On Specifiction, Kestra scores higher on our published basis.