Esper
7.5#3 in stream analytics softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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Quix Streams
5.9#18 in stream processing softwareFree planFree planLinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Esper | Quix Streams |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The feature list names CSV, JMS, HTTP, Kafka, database and socket input/output adapters, and JMX metrics exposure. | It can connect to Quix Cloud, Redpanda Cloud, other supported Kafka-compatible brokers, or a self-hosted broker. |
| Runtime | The runtime is an in-memory streaming engine that the site describes as memory-efficient and low-latency, and says does not require external storage or services. | It runs without a JVM, orchestrator, or server-side engine and is designed to scale through container orchestration such as Kubernetes. |
Esper plans
- Esper 9.0.0Free
- Esper Open SourceFree
- Esper Enterprise EditionPriced on request
- EsperHAPriced on request
- Esper supportPriced on request
Quix Streams plans
- Quix StreamsFree
Pick Esper if…
Esper may suit Java or .NET developers building event-processing applications that can embed a runtime in their processes. Its listed use cases include monitoring, financial applications, and sensor networks.
Pick Quix Streams if…
It suits Python developers building Kafka-based streaming applications on Linux, whether self-hosted or hybrid. A Kafka broker is required.