
Apache Kafka
Apache Kafka is an open source distributed event streaming platform used for data pipelines, streaming analytics and integration, including the Kafka Connect framework and its connectors.
About Apache Kafka
What is Apache Kafka?
An open source distributed event streaming platform for data pipelines, streaming analytics and integration.
Features
- Partitioned, replicated topics
- Kafka Streams stream processing
- Kafka Connect for connectors, standalone or distributed
Pricing
Free and open source under the Apache License 2.0.
Value & Audience
Value Proposition
Streams and stores events at scale and connects them to databases and other systems through Kafka Connect.
Problem Solved
Point-to-point data feeds between systems break under scale. Kafka provides a durable shared event log that many consumers can read.
Use Cases
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Apache Kafka FAQ
Common questions about Apache Kafka's features, pricing, and use cases
Is Apache Kafka free to use?
Yes. Apache Kafka is open source and free to use.
What are some alternatives to Apache Kafka?
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