Buf Schema Registry
6.7#7 in schema registry softwareFrom $0.50 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitBuf Schema Registry vs Lenses
What both publish
| Fact | Buf Schema Registry | Lenses |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Enterprise offers self-hosted, on-prem deployments, while Pro provides a managed private BSR instance. | Lenses can be deployed in a cloud, on-premises, or hybrid environment. |
| Headquarters | United States | London, United Kingdom |
| Support | The pricing page lists Community Slack support and email support with a 48-business-hour response SLA for Teams, Pro, and Enterprise. | The pricing page includes Team Support in the Team plan and Enterprise Support in the Multi-Kafka Enterprise plan. |
Buf Schema Registry plans
- CommunityFree
- Teams$0.50 a month
- Pro$5 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Lenses plans
- K2K CommunityFree
- Lenses DevX Community EditionFree
- K2K add-on$1 a month
- Lenses DevX Team Edition$4 a year
- K2K EnterprisePriced on request
- Lenses DevX Multi-Kafka EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Buf Schema Registry if…
BSR may suit teams managing Protobuf-based APIs that need versioned modules, generated SDKs, schema documentation, or change-governance policies. Teams with deployment or identity requirements can compare the managed Pro and self-hosted or on-premise Enterprise options.
Pick Lenses if…
Lenses is for teams building and operating Kafka applications across Kafka environments, including teams that need SQL-based data discovery or agent access controls. Its cloud, on-premises, and hybrid deployment choices may suit varied infrastructure setups.