Apache Pulsar
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VisitApache Pulsar vs Redpanda
What both publish
| Fact | Apache Pulsar | Redpanda |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Pulsar can run in Docker or Kubernetes, and the project offers a Helm chart for Kubernetes deployment. | Redpanda can run as Serverless, fully managed BYOC on AWS, GCP, or Azure, or self-managed on bare metal, virtual machines, Kubernetes, or Docker. |
| Security controls | Pulsar provides encryption, pluggable authentication, and authorization controls, but these are not enabled by default. | Redpanda lists RBAC, ACLs, TLS/mTLS, SAML/OIDC, FIPS compliance, SOC 2 controls and audit logging among its security capabilities. |
Apache Pulsar plans
- Apache PulsarFree
Redpanda plans
- Community EditionFree
- Bring Your Own CloudPriced on request
- Enterprise EditionPriced on request
- ServerlessPriced on request
Pick Apache Pulsar if…
Pulsar suits teams building distributed messaging or streaming systems that need geographic replication, multiple client languages, or connectors to other data systems. Its deployment options include Docker and Kubernetes.
Pick Redpanda if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.