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Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud vs Bugcrowd comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 9, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Apache Kafka on Confluent C...
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
11
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Bugcrowd
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
37th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP) (10th), Bug Bounty Platforms (2nd), Penetration Testing Services (3rd), Attack Surface Management (ASM) (10th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the AWS Marketplace category, the mindshare of Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud is 0.8%, down from 3.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Bugcrowd is 0.1%, down from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Ritik Varshney - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhanced data streaming with reliable features and good analytics
Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud provides an enhanced level of reliability and resources compared to Apache Kafka alone. It offers more features which are beneficial for our clients, including cluster linking, schema registry, error handling, and dead-letter queues. It significantly improves customer and publisher satisfaction, especially with topic integration and data streaming.
George Devasia - PeerSpot reviewer
Efficient reports simplify tracking and feedback for cybersecurity submissions
I am a developer working in cybersecurity, and I use Bugcrowd to help companies remove vulnerabilities from their websites. I report vulnerabilities found in applications or customer platforms through Bugcrowd's cloud platform. This allows the cloud team to track submissions, and then the client…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Overall, I think it's a good experience. Apache Kafka can be quite complex and difficult to maintain on your own, so using Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud makes it much easier to use it without worrying about setup and maintenance."
"Kafka provides handy properties that allow us to directly configure the data, whether to keep it or discard it after use."
"The state-saving feature is very much appreciated. It allows me to rewind a certain process if I see an error and then reprocess it."
"Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud is more reliable and frequent to use compared to Apache Kafka."
"Kafka and Confluent Cloud have proven to be cost-effective, especially when compared to other tools. In a recent BI integration program over the past year, we assessed multiple use cases spanning ship-to-shore and various Azure integrations. Our findings revealed that Confluent Kafka performed exceptionally well, standing out alongside Genesys and Azure Event Hubs. While these three are top contenders, the choice among other tools depends on the specific use case and project requirements. The customer initially used tools like SMQs, FITRA, and Stream for real-time data processing. However, after our recommendation, Confluent Cloud proved to be a superior choice, capable of replacing these three tools and simplifying their data infrastructure. This shift to a single tool, Confluent Cloud, streamlined their operations, making maintenance and management more efficient for their internal projects."
"Confluent Cloud handles data volume pretty well."
"In case of huge transactions on the web or mobile apps, it helps you capture real-time data and analyze it."
"The product's installation phase is pretty straightforward for us since we know how to use it."
"Bugcrowd has programs that disclose rewards and invite researchers to new programs."
"One of the features I like most about Bugcrowd is the ability to create a report in a very easy way."
"Bugcrowd's support team is very active and supportive."
"The most valuable aspect of Bugcrowd is that it provides a long list of different websites or web applications where I can report vulnerabilities."
"Working on Bugcrowd has made me a better security engineer since it provides a competitive environment to report successful vulnerabilities."
"I would rate Bugcrowd a ten out of ten."
"I believe Bugcrowd is highly stable."
 

Cons

"The solution is expensive."
"Regarding real-time data usage, there were challenges with CDC (Change Data Capture) integrations. Specifically, with PyTRAN, we encountered difficulties. We recommended using our on-premises Kaspersky as an alternative to PyTRAN for that specific use case due to issues with CDC store configuration and log reading challenges with the iton components."
"Maybe in terms of Apache Kafka's integration with other Microsoft tools, our company faced some challenges."
"The administration port could be more extensive."
"There could be an in-built feature for data analysis."
"There are some premium connectors, for example, available in Confluent, which you cannot access in the marketplace, so there are some limitations."
"Some areas for improvement in Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud include issues faced during migration with Kubernetes pods."
"There's one thing that's a common use case, but I don't know why it's not covered in Kafka. When a message comes in, and another message with the same key arrives, the first version should be deleted automatically."
"Bugcrowd should provide more access to the reports, similar to HackerOne, allowing for full disclosure once a bug is resolved, so researchers can learn from them."
"There is room for improvement in Bugcrowd's response time when customer input is needed for resolving tickets."
"The triaging process has slowed down compared to three years ago."
"The triaging process has slowed down compared to three years ago. It now takes more time to resolve a reported vulnerability and receive the payout."
"Bugcrowd should provide more access to the reports, similar to HackerOne, allowing for full disclosure once a bug is resolved, so researchers can learn from them. They should improve the responsibility type and response time of their customer support, especially when the issue is urgent."
"There is room for improvement in Bugcrowd's response time when customer input is needed for resolving tickets. If this time could be minimized, it would be very helpful."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I consider that the product's price falls under the middle range category."
"Regarding pricing, Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud is not a cheap tool. The right use case would justify the cost. It might make sense if you have a high volume of data that you can leverage to generate value for the business. But if you don't have those requirements, there are likely cheaper solutions you could use instead."
"I think the pricing is fair, but Confluent requires a little bit more thinking because the price can go up really quickly when it comes to premium connectors."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
14%
Transportation Company
7%
Computer Software Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Computer Software Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
10%
University
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
 

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud?
Kafka and Confluent Cloud have proven to be cost-effective, especially when compared to other tools. In a recent BI integration program over the past year, we assessed multiple use cases spanning s...
What needs improvement with Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud?
The ability to implement request-response communication on Apache Kafka ( /products/apache-kafka-reviews ) needs improvement. The schema registry is a bit misleading in terms of its location and ho...
What is your primary use case for Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud?
We send events to Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud ( /products/apache-kafka-on-confluent-cloud-reviews ) for microservices and in an event-driven system. We are building an event-driven system, and ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Bugcrowd?
I understand the pricing, and it involves rewards of at least one thousand dollars.
What needs improvement with Bugcrowd?
The tool itself could be improved. I hope to improve next time and perform better.
What is your primary use case for Bugcrowd?
I use Bugcrowd ( /products/bugcrowd-reviews ) for finding bugs and vulnerabilities. I have been using it for two years. Besides Bugcrowd ( /products/bugcrowd-reviews ), I also use HackerOne ( /prod...
 

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Sample Customers

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Zephyr Health, Barracuda Networks, Western Union, Instructure, Aruba Networks, Pinterest, CARD.com, WINK, (ISC)2, StatusPage, WHMCS, Movember
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