Karapace
5.9#16 in contract testing toolsFree planFree planAPISelf-hosted
VisitKarapace vs PactFlow
What both publish
| Fact | Karapace | PactFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Karapace is a free and open-source implementation of the Kafka Schema Registry and Kafka REST Proxy. | PactFlow is a managed Pact Broker that helps teams test integrations in distributed systems using contract testing. |
Karapace plans
- Free and Open SourceFree
PactFlow plans
- StarterFree
- Team yearly$115.42 a month
- Team (yearly billing)$115.42 a month
- Team monthly$127 a month
- Team (monthly billing)$127 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Karapace if…
Karapace may suit teams that need a self-hosted schema registry and REST interface for Kafka, including teams using Avro, JSON Schema, or Protobuf. It requires Python 3.12 or newer.
Pick PactFlow if…
PactFlow suits development teams that need to check service contracts and connect those checks to source-control workflows. It also offers an on-premises option and dedicated support for Enterprise customers.