Some of the best features are that it's very quick to set up, very easy to have a centralized area that gives us a history of changes, and the ability to give feedback on any information placed onto the pages.
Confluent offers excellent tech support and simplifies infrastructure concerns with Confluent Cloud, enabling streamlined data access and high-volume handling. The Kafka Connect framework aids in code-free system connections, while the schema registry enhances data quality. However, the service needs more integration tools, flexible VPN options, and improved security. Pricing should be feature-specific, and there's a need for enhanced reporting plugins and better access control management for Kafka topics.