Aiven for Apache Kafka
7.9#1 in event streaming platformsFrom $35 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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StreamNative
6.3#12 in event streaming platformsFrom $73 a monthWebAPISelf-hosted
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| Fact | Aiven for Apache Kafka | StreamNative |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Kafka Connect compatibility and a REST proxy are listed, and the service connects with other managed databases and streaming services. | Named technology partners include Databricks, Snowflake, Ververica, AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. |
| Security | Kafka connections can use mTLS and/or SASL authentication with ACL authorization, and data at rest is encrypted on disk or object storage. | The pricing comparison lists multi-tenancy, authentication, authorization, audit logs, data-at-rest encryption, TLS encryption, and end-to-end encryption as security features. |
| Support | The plan comparison lists Basic support for Free and Developer plans and Advanced and Premium support for Professional. | The pricing page says support is included in all plans and 24/7 technical support is available. |
Aiven for Apache Kafka plans
- FreeFree
- Developer$35 a month
- Professional$180 a month
StreamNative plans
- Serverless$73 a month
- Dedicated$505 a month
- BYOC$365 a month
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 StreamNative if…
StreamNative targets teams working across real-time systems, data, and AI initiatives. It may suit teams that need Kafka or Pulsar services alongside lakehouse or agent data workflows.