Aiven for Apache Kafka vs Google Cloud Managed Service for Apache Kafka

Aiven for Apache Kafka plans

• FreeFree
• Developer$35 a month
• Professional$180 a month

Google Cloud Managed Service for Apache Kafka plans

• CPU+RAMPriced on request
• Connect CPU+RAMPriced on request
• Local StoragePriced on request
• Long term storagePriced on request
• Inter-zone data transferPriced on request

Pick Aiven for Apache Kafka if…

It suits teams that need managed Kafka for streaming workloads and want integrations such as Kafka Connect or a REST proxy. The Free plan may suit small-scale use within its throughput, retention, and topic limits.

Pick Google Cloud Managed Service for Apache Kafka if…

It suits teams running Kafka-based stream workloads in Google Cloud. Java, Python, and Go developers have listed client-language support.