Buf Schema Registry
6.7#7 in schema registry softwareFrom $0.50 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
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What both publish
| Fact | Buf Schema Registry | Redpanda |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Enterprise offers self-hosted, on-prem deployments, while Pro provides a managed private BSR instance. | Redpanda can run as Serverless, fully managed BYOC on AWS, GCP, or Azure, or self-managed on bare metal, virtual machines, Kubernetes, or Docker. |
| Headquarters | United States | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Support | The pricing page lists Community Slack support and email support with a 48-business-hour response SLA for Teams, Pro, and Enterprise. | Paid offerings advertise 24x7 helpdesk coverage with SLAs, a direct Slack channel, designated account management and solutions experts. |
Buf Schema Registry plans
- CommunityFree
- Teams$0.50 a month
- Pro$5 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Redpanda plans
- Community EditionFree
- Bring Your Own CloudPriced on request
- Enterprise EditionPriced on request
- ServerlessPriced 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 Redpanda if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.