Aiven Platform vs Qlik Talend Cloud comparison

Aiven and Qlik are both solutions in the Streaming Analytics category. Aiven is ranked #17 with an average rating of 8.5, while Qlik is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.0. Aiven holds a 2.1% mindshare in SA, compared to Qlik’s 1.8% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Aiven users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of Qlik users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 18, 2025

Qlik Talend Cloud and Aiven Platform compete in cloud data integration and management. Aiven Platform seems to have the upper hand due to its comprehensive features and robust performance.

Features: Qlik Talend Cloud is known for advanced data integration, enabling seamless data management and transformation. It supports a wide array of connectors for multiple data sources, offering flexibility and ease of use. Aiven Platform provides a fully-managed service for open-source data technologies, including Apache Kafka, PostgreSQL, and Elasticsearch, which allows for reliable and scalable infrastructure solutions.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Qlik Talend Cloud provides streamlined deployment and extensive customer support for efficient implementation and continuity. Aiven Platform focuses on simple, automated deployment to minimize user management, with its fully managed services.

Pricing and ROI: Qlik Talend Cloud offers competitive pricing models for cost-effective solutions and quicker ROI through efficient data processing and management. Aiven Platform has a premium pricing structure due to its comprehensive management capabilities, justified by reduced infrastructure overhead.

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Categories and Ranking

Aiven Platform

Ranking in Streaming Analytics

17th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Qlik Talend Cloud

Ranking in Streaming Analytics

9th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Integration (9th), Data Quality (3rd), Data Scrubbing Software (1st), Master Data Management (MDM) Software (3rd), Cloud Data Integration (7th), Data Governance (8th), Cloud Master Data Management (MDM) (4th), Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) (9th)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Streaming Analytics category, the mindshare of Aiven Platform is 2.1%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Qlik Talend Cloud is 1.8%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Streaming Analytics Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Qlik Talend Cloud	1.8%
Aiven Platform	2.1%
Other	96.1%

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njadm

CTO and Co-Founder at PeerSpot

Seamlessly handle database upgrades and minimize downtime disruptions

One of the most valuable features of Aiven Platform is that it handles the upgrades for us seamlessly, saving us time that would be spent on routine upgrades. It also provides reliable backups. The ability to minimize disruption during upgrades is very important since any database downtime would mean system-wide disruptions.

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Herivao Jus Winny

IT Consultant at a tech services company with 201-500 employees

Has automated recurring data flows and improved accuracy in reporting

The best features of Talend Data Integration are its rich set of components that let you connect to almost any data design intuitive and its strong automation and scheduling capabilities. The TMap component is especially valuable because it allows flexible transformation, joins, and filtering in a single place. I also rely a lot on context variables to manage different environments like Dev, Test, and production, without changing the code. The error handling and logging tools are very helpful for monitoring and troubleshooting, which makes the workflow more reliable. Talend Data Integration has helped our company by automating and standardizing data processes. Before, many of these tasks were done manually, which took more time and often led to errors. With Talend Data Integration, we built automated pipelines that extract, clean, and load data consistently. This not only saves hours of manual effort, but also improves the accuracy and reliability of data. As a result, business teams had faster access to trustworthy information for reporting and decision making, which directly improved efficiency and productivity. Talend Data Integration has had a measurable impact on our organization. By automating daily data loading processes, we reduced manual effort by around three or four hours per day, which saved roughly 60 to 80 hours per month. We also improved data accuracy. Error rates dropped by more than 70% because validation rules were built into the jobs. In addition, reporting teams now receive fresh data at least 50% faster, which means they can make decisions earlier and with more confidence. Overall, Talend Data Integration has increased both efficiency and reliability in our data workflows.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"One of the most valuable features of Aiven Platform is that it handles the upgrades for us seamlessly, saving us time that would be spent on routine upgrades."

"What I like best about the tool is that the process for the services is faster compared to other methods. It's easier to use because Aiven for Apache Kafka handles the maintenance, so we have less to manage. We only use Kafka to manage its connectivity."

"I like everything about this product, but the biggest thing is the ease of use."

"We can develop our own code if we do not see the functionality we need."

"Talend's most valuable feature is its ability to generate code and packages efficiently."

"Qlik Talend Cloud has had a positive impact on my organization by automating data integration processes, reducing manual errors, and ensuring reliable and up-to-date data for reports and business decisions."

"It is saving a lot of time. Today, we can mask around a hundred million records in 10 minutes. Masking is one of the key pieces that is used heavily by the business and IT folks. Normally in the software development life cycle, before you project anything into the production environment, you have to test it in the test environment to make sure that when the data goes into production, it works, but these are all production files. For example, we acquired a new company or a new state for which we're going to do the entire back office, which is related to claims processing, payments, and member enrollment every year. If you get the production data and process it again, it becomes a compliance issue. Therefore, for any migrations that are happening, we have developed a new capability called pattern masking. This feature looks at those files, masks that information, and processes it through the system. With this, there is no PHI and PII element, and there is data integrity across different systems. It has seamless integration with different databases. It has components using which you can easily integrate with different databases on the cloud or on-premise. It is a drag and drop kind of tool. Instead of writing a lot of Java code or SQL queries, you can just drag and drop things. It is all very pictorial. It easily tells you where the job is failing. So, you can just go quickly and figure out why it is happening and then fix it."

"It’s easy to monitor the processes. Every morning I’ll open the Talend Administration Center to check the status of the process. Within seconds I’m able to see which process ran successfully and which have failed and why they failed."

"It reduces the QA effort immensely by handling most of the test scenarios in a reusable way."

"We are able to get emails from URLs very easily using this function when others fail."

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Cons

"One challenge we face is when we want to update the version, for example, from 3.6 to 3.7. It will spawn new nodes, and then there's rebalancing and syncing from other brokers. There's high CPU usage during this process, so the solution can't be used for a while, causing some downtime in our services. To tackle this challenge, we schedule maintenance updates during low-traffic periods when there's less risk and fewer users use the services."

"I would really like to see Aiven Platform add a user interface for database backups, as this would eliminate the need for a third-party solution."

"I wonder if, at the same price, the API component could be added, which would be beneficial."

"Heap space issues plague us consistently. We maxed it out and it runs fine, then it doesn’t, then it does."

"I would say that some of the support elements need improvement."

"When we upgraded to Version 6.4.1, we tried using a GIT repository instead of a SVN repository. After a few incidents where things disappeared and changes were not saved, we decided to go back to a SVN repository."

"I think they should drive toward AI and machine learning. They could include a machine-learning algorithm for the deduplication."

"The product must enhance the data quality."

"It would be more helpful if it offered dynamic dashboards that could be directly used by clients for better analysis."

"They don't have any AI capabilities. Talend DQ is specifically for data quality, which only has data profiling. With Talend DQ, I cannot generate any reports today, so I need an ETL tool. It provides general Excel files, or I have to create some views. If instead of buying a new tool, Talend provides a reporting capability or solution, it would be great. It will reduce the development effort for creating these kinds of reports. We also manage the infrastructure for Talend. From the licensing perspective, for cloud, they only have seat licenses where one person is tied to one license, but for on-premise, they have concurrent licenses. It would be really awesome if they can provide concurrent licenses for the cloud so that if one person is not there, somebody else can use that license. Currently, it is not possible unless a person deactivates his or her license and moves the same seat license to someone else. We are one of the biggest customers in the central zone of the US for Talend, and this is the feedback that we have provided them again and again, but they come back and say that they aren't able to provide concurrent licenses on the cloud. In version 7.3, there is a feature for tokenization and de-tokenization of data. This is the feature that we are looking for. It is useful if somebody wants to see what we have masked and how do we demask it. This feature is not there in version 7.1. There are also a few other capabilities on the cloud, but we don't yet have a big footprint in the cloud."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"License renewal is on a yearly basis."

"The tool is cheap."

"I would advise to first take a look and at the Open Studio edition. Figure out what you need and purchase the appropriate license."

"The licensing cost for the Talend MDM Platform is paid yearly, but I'm unable to give you the figure. I would rate its price as four out of five because it's on the cheaper side. I'm not aware of any extra costs in addition to the standard licensing fees for the Talend MDM Platform."

"The pricing is a little higher than what I had expected, but it's comparable with I-PASS competitors."

"It's a subscription-based platform, we renew it every year."

"We did not purchase a separate license for DQ. It is part of our data platform suite, and I believe it is well-priced."

"Moreover, the pricing structure stands out as highly competitive compared to other offerings in the market, making it a cost-effective choice for users."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

21%

Financial Services Firm

16%

Hospitality Company

Media Company

Financial Services Firm

13%

Computer Software Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	20
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	18

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Aiven for Apache Kafka?

I would really like to see Aiven Platform add a user interface for database backups, as this would eliminate the need for a third-party solution. Additionally, the customer service could be more re...

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What is your primary use case for Aiven for Apache Kafka?

Our primary use case is having our PostgreSQL and MySQL databases hosted by Aiven Platform. They serve as our production databases.

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What advice do you have for others considering Aiven for Apache Kafka?

In our experience, we encountered issues with Aiven Platform's connection to Redis. It was not smooth, and though we like the solution overall, we are hesitant about using Redis integration again. ...

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What do you like most about Talend Data Quality?

The most valuable feature lies in the capability to assign data quality issues to different stakeholders, facilitating the tracking and resolution of defective work.

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What needs improvement with Talend Data Quality?

I don't use the automated rule management feature in Talend Data Quality that much, so I cannot provide much feedback. I may not know what Talend Data Quality can improve for data quality. I'm not ...

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What is your primary use case for Talend Data Quality?

It is for consistency, mainly; data consistency and data quality are our main use cases for the product. Data consistency is the primary purpose we use it for, as we have written rules in Talend Da...

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Talend Data Quality, Talend Data Management Platform, Talend MDM Platform, Talend Data Streams, Talend Data Integration, Talend Data Integrity and Data Governance

Overview

Aiven for Apache Kafka is a robust data streaming platform utilized for real-time analytics, event-driven architectures, and message brokering, enhancing data processing across systems. It features scalable operations, excellent data replication, and comprehensive monitoring, significantly improving organizational efficiency and decision-making processes through high-level data management capabilities.

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Qlik Talend Cloud provides robust data integration tools tailored for efficient management of large volumes, offering real-time data access, Java integration, and custom code capabilities for developers.

Qlik Talend Cloud is known for its extensive connectivity options, enabling seamless integration across different platforms, such as S3, Redshift, Oracle, and SQL Server. The central repository facilitates consistent metadata access throughout organizations, enhancing collaboration. Despite its strengths in advanced monitoring, automation, and user-friendly drag-and-drop interfaces, users face challenges with installation stability, technical support, documentation inconsistencies, and complexities in learning. Performance concerns also include multitasking limitations and excessive memory usage. The platform's licensing costs can be prohibitive for smaller companies, while demands for improved data governance and intuitive code management continue. Its applications in healthcare data parsing, ETL task automation, and diverse data platform integration demonstrate its utility, although there's a constant demand for better scalability and efficient transformations.

What are the key features?

Seamless Real-Time Data Access: Ensures that users can access the latest information across systems without delays for better decision-making.
Java Integration: Facilitates smooth incorporation of Java components into workflows, broadening development options.
Custom Code Development: Offers flexibility to develop tailored solutions to meet specific integration scenarios.
Vast Connectors: Enhances connectivity between multiple platforms, supporting comprehensive data integration strategies.
Central Repository: Allows for uniform metadata access across departments, promoting cohesive data management practices.
Automation and Monitoring: Streamlines workflows with advanced automation and monitoring, reducing manual intervention and errors.

What benefits and ROI should users evaluate?

Improved Data Quality: Tools for data matching and error handling ensure high-quality, reliable data for analytics and reporting.
Efficient Workflow Streamlining: Drag-and-drop interfaces and automation features simplify complex workflows, enhancing operational efficiency.
Enhanced Business Insights: By integrating diverse data sources, businesses can derive deeper insights and ensure compliance through better data management.
Cost Management: Although some users find licensing expensive, comprehensive feature sets aimed at improving data processes can justify costs.
Community Support: Users benefit from active community forums that provide assistance, although technical support also necessitates enhancements.

In specialized industries like healthcare, users leverage Qlik Talend Cloud for data integration and transformation, aiding in compliance and analytics. Compatibility with cloud and on-premises systems ensures adaptability to complex data tasks, facilitating business application development. Organizations focus on enhanced data ingestion and quality checks for comprehensive solutions.

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Sample Customers

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Aliaxis, Electrocomponents, M¾NCHENER VEREIN, The Sunset Group

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