Apache Kafka Reviews and Pricing

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Software Support & Development Engineer at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees

Oct 26, 2022

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Pros and Cons

"Apache Kafka is scalable. It is easy to add brokers."

"Apache Kafka can improve by making the documentation more user-friendly. It would be beneficial if we could explain to customers in more detail how the solution operates but the documentation get highly technical quickly. For example, if they had a simple page where we can show the customers how it works without the need for the customer to have a computer science background."

What is our primary use case?

Apache Kafka is used for connecting components between each other in the same application. The use is quite limited, but I was curious about its filtering capability of it.

How has it helped my organization?

We implemented the notification system between our components, and we found that Apache Kafka performs well in scalability. It has improved our organization because of the scalability and the comfort of a fail-safe or disaster recovery it provides.

What needs improvement?

Apache Kafka can improve by making the documentation more user-friendly. It would be beneficial if we could explain to customers in more detail how the solution operates but the documentation get highly technical quickly. For example, if they had a simple page where we can show the customers how it works without the need for the customer to have a computer science background.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Apache Kafka for approximately two years.

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What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Apache Kafka is scalable. It is easy to add brokers.

We have approximately 30 people using this solution in my organization. They use the solution daily.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have only used Apache Kafka.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup of Apache Kafka took some time but after it was easy.

I rate the initial setup of Apache Kafka a three out of five.

What about the implementation team?

We set up the solution in-house.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

This is an open-source solution and is free to use.

What other advice do I have?

We have not used the solution in production. We do not have a lot of data at the moment.

I would recommend this solution to others.

I rate Apache Kafka an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.