Compare Apache Kafka and Apache RocketMQ 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (47.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (42.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Apache Kafka
Star Rating
(122)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (47.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(19)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Apache RocketMQSummary
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- Users report that Apache Kafka excels in real-time processing with a score of 9.1, making it a preferred choice for applications requiring immediate data handling. In contrast, Apache RocketMQ, while still strong, has a slightly lower score of 8.9 in latency, indicating it may not be as fast in certain scenarios.
- Reviewers mention that Kafka's asynchronous messaging capabilities are rated at 9.0, which is beneficial for high-throughput applications. RocketMQ follows closely with a score of 8.9, but some users feel it lacks the same level of robustness in handling large volumes of messages.
- G2 users highlight that Kafka's integration capabilities are rated at 8.9, allowing for seamless connections with various data sources and applications. RocketMQ, with a score of 8.1 for application integration, may require more effort to connect with certain systems, which could be a drawback for some users.
- Users on G2 report that Kafka's data processing capabilities are rated at 8.9, which reviewers say contributes to its effectiveness in managing complex data workflows. RocketMQ, while still competent, has not received the same level of acclaim in this area, with a lower score that suggests it may not handle intricate data processing as efficiently.
- Reviewers mention that Kafka's quality of support is rated at 7.7, which is slightly higher than RocketMQ's 7.6. However, both products have received feedback indicating that users appreciate the community support available for troubleshooting and guidance.
- Users say that Kafka's product direction is rated at 8.7, reflecting a positive outlook on its future development and feature enhancements. In contrast, RocketMQ has received a perfect score of 10.0 in this area, indicating strong confidence from users regarding its ongoing improvements and roadmap.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Apache Kafka
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
87
8.5
11
Ease of Use
8.6
87
8.0
11
Ease of Setup
7.9
25
8.1
7
Ease of Admin
7.7
22
8.1
7
Quality of Support
7.8
78
7.6
11
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
18
8.1
7
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
84
10.0
10
Features by Category
Data
8.9
30
Not enough data
8.7
32
Not enough data
8.9
32
Not enough data
9.1
32
Not enough data
Analytics
8.3
28
Not enough data
Functionality
9.0
49
8.9
6
8.5
46
7.8
6
8.4
42
8.3
6
8.1
46
8.9
6
Integration
8.8
48
8.1
6
8.4
44
8.6
6
8.1
43
7.8
6
Management
8.2
39
7.2
6
8.0
39
7.8
6
8.3
40
8.3
6
Building Reports
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Platform
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Apache Kafka and Apache RocketMQ are categorized as Message Queue (MQ)
Unique Categories
Apache Kafka is categorized as Event Stream Processing and Stream Analytics
Apache RocketMQ has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Apache Kafka
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Apache RocketMQ
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
23.9%
Information Technology and Services
17.9%
Financial Services
8.5%
Banking
6.0%
Retail
4.3%
Other
39.3%
Information Technology and Services
26.3%
Computer Software
15.8%
Retail
10.5%
Internet
10.5%
Consumer Services
10.5%
Other
26.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Apache Kafka
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Multiple subscribers is better option which is not available in many messaging services. It combines messaging, storage, stream processing,etc
Most Helpful Critical Review
Sahil M.
Verified User in Real Estate
The official sink and source connectors, from debezium have issues with some advanced data types, especially arrays and son, when reading from postgres WAL files.
Apache RocketMQ
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Aiman T.
Verified User in Education Management
My personal experience with this software has been good so far. I like its flexibility in supporting a variety of messaging patterns, including point-to-point, publish-subscribe, and request-response.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Multiple subscribers is better option which is not available in many messaging services. It combines messaging, storage, stream processing,etc
Aiman T.
Verified User in Education Management
My personal experience with this software has been good so far. I like its flexibility in supporting a variety of messaging patterns, including point-to-point, publish-subscribe, and request-response.
Sahil M.
Verified User in Real Estate
The official sink and source connectors, from debezium have issues with some advanced data types, especially arrays and son, when reading from postgres WAL files.
Alternatives
Discussions
What is Apache Kafka used for?
2 comments
RS
I am using Apache Kafka for event Processing. We use it to capture the new events generated by our application in our database. Currently, Kafka streams is...Read more
What is the maximum limit of the number of partitions in a Kafka topic?
1 comment
CT
The answer is closely related to the version of the Kafka broker that you are running. A reasonably up to date cluster can hold up to 4,000 partitions per...Read more
What is Apache Kafka used for?
1 comment
DV
It used this Mnemonic to remember what kafka is and what it is used for -
S - Stream Data in Real-Time:
Handles and processes live data (e.g., Uber car...Read more
Apache RocketMQ has no discussions with answers
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