Kestra vs Jenkins - Picking the Right Tool

The blog post compares Kestra and Jenkins, two automation tools commonly used for CI/CD, focusing on use cases like running tests, building code, deploying to the cloud, and managing alerts. It highlights the strengths of each platform, noting that Jenkins excels in integrating pipelines with Git through the use of Jenkinsfiles and managing plugins, while Kestra offers a more user-friendly dashboard and clearer navigation for viewing logs and execution statuses. Both tools are evaluated based on criteria such as workflow overview, run and log viewing, Git integration, alert management, and plugin management, with Kestra scoring higher in workflow and alert management, and Jenkins performing better in Git integration and plugin management. The article aims to assist users in choosing the right tool for their specific needs by outlining the advantages of each platform in different contexts.