Amazon Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka
6.1#13 in event streaming platformsFrom $0.11 a monthWebAPILinux
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What both publish
| Fact | Amazon Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka | Redpanda |
|---|---|---|
| Kafka compatibility | MSK maintains compatibility with the Apache Kafka open source client protocol, allowing Kafka applications and tools to work without application code changes. | Existing Kafka producers, consumers, tools and integrations can generally connect without application rewrites. |
Amazon Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka plans
- MSK Connect$0.11 a month
- MSK Provisioned — Standard brokers$0.20 a month
- MSK Replicator$0.30 a month
- MSK Provisioned — Express brokers$0.41 a month
- MSK Serverless$0.75 a month
Redpanda plans
- Community EditionFree
- Bring Your Own CloudPriced on request
- Enterprise EditionPriced on request
- ServerlessPriced on request
Pick Amazon Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka if…
MSK is aimed at developers and DevOps or platform engineers building streaming applications on AWS. It suits teams that want managed Kafka operations and can account for usage-based charges across brokers, storage, processing, or connectivity.
Pick Redpanda if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.