Conductor OSS vs What's Up Docker
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted automation & workflows options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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| Feature | Conductor OSS | What's Up Docker |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Automation & Workflows | Automation & Workflows |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Java | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 32,066 | ★ 3,707 |
| First released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Replaces | AWS Step Functions, Camunda | Watchtower |
Why pick each one
Choose What's Up Docker if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.7k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is Conductor OSS or What's Up Docker better?
Neither is universally better. Conductor OSS has the larger community, while What's Up Docker is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Conductor OSS and What's Up Docker free and open-source?
Yes. Conductor OSS is licensed under Apache-2.0 and What's Up Docker under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Conductor OSS and What's Up Docker with Docker?
Conductor OSS: yes. What's Up Docker: yes.