Apache Beam
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Kafka Streams
6.2#13 in stream processing softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | Apache Beam | Kafka Streams |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2016 | 1999 |
| License | Apache Beam is distributed by the Apache Software Foundation under the Apache License version 2.0. | Apache Software Foundation software is licensed under the Apache License 2.0. |
| Security | Apache release files include OpenPGP signatures and SHA-512 checksums so users can verify downloaded files. | Kafka Streams natively integrates with Kafka security features, including encryption in transit, client authentication, and client authorization. |
Apache Beam plans
- Apache BeamFree
- Apache Beam SDKFree
Kafka Streams plans
- Apache Kafka StreamsFree
Pick Apache Beam if…
It suits data and software developers building batch or streaming pipelines for supported execution back ends. Beam Playground may help those who want to explore examples without a local installation.
Pick Kafka Streams if…
It suits Java or Scala developers building applications that process data stored in Kafka. Teams that need stateful stream processing without a separate processing cluster may find its architecture useful.