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Starts at
Free
- Starting price
- Free
- Free trial / plan
- Always free
- Start without a card
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Web
- App Advisor rating
- 4.5
- transparency & India fit
What is Apache Kafka?
Apache Kafka is databases & data platforms from Apache Software Foundation, based in Wilmington, United States and has been building software since 2011. Event streaming.
Databases and data platforms store and move application and analytics data — relational and NoSQL databases, managed cloud databases, warehouses and ETL/ELT pipelines. Most are open source with paid managed offerings.
It is completely free to use.
What works well
- +Completely free to use
- +15 years in business — a mature, stable product
What to watch out for
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB
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Apache Kafka features
Category-standard capabilities plus what Apache Kafka adds. Verify depth in a demo.
- Relational and NoSQL engines
- Managed cloud hosting
- Data warehouses
- ETL/ELT pipelines
- Vector search for AI
- Backup and replication
- Scaling and sharding
- Security and encryption
- Free plan to start without a card
Apache Kafka pricing
Entry price
Free
No paid plan required
How Apache Kafka charges. Apache Kafka is free; some free products monetise through add-ons, payments or premium support, so check what stays free at scale.
Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on kafka.apache.org.
Specifications
- Category
- Databases & data platforms
- Vendor
- Apache Software Foundation
- Headquarters
- Wilmington, United States
- Founded
- 2011
- Pricing model
- Free
- Starting price
- Free
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Platforms
- Web
- Best for
- Startup, Small business, SMB
- Made in India
- No
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Apache Kafka — frequently asked questions
What is Apache Kafka?+
Apache Kafka is databases & data platforms by Apache Software Foundation. Event streaming.
How much does Apache Kafka cost?+
Apache Kafka is free to use.
Does Apache Kafka offer a free trial or free plan?+
Yes — Apache Kafka offers a free plan you can start with.
Is Apache Kafka made in India?+
No. Apache Kafka is developed by Apache Software Foundation in Wilmington, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.
Who is Apache Kafka best suited for?+
Apache Kafka suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for databases & data platforms.
What are the best alternatives to Apache Kafka?+
Popular alternatives in databases & data platforms include PostgreSQL, Cassandra, MySQL. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.
How is Apache Kafka deployed?+
Apache Kafka is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.
About Apache Software Foundation
Apache Software Foundation · Wilmington, United States · Founded 2000 · 10 products in our catalogue
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