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Compare Apache Kafka and Azure Queue Storage 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (47.9% of reviews)
Enterprise (43.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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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
Learn more about Apache KafkaAzure Queue Storage
Star Rating
(18)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azure Queue StorageSummary
AI Generated Summary
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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, while Azure Queue Storage, with a score of 9.2 in cloud-based messaging, is favored for its seamless integration in cloud environments.
- Reviewers mention that Apache Kafka's asynchronous messaging capabilities score 9.0, which is significantly higher than Azure Queue Storage's 8.3, indicating that Kafka is better suited for high-throughput messaging scenarios.
- G2 users highlight that Azure Queue Storage offers superior ease of setup and administration, scoring 9.4 in both categories, compared to Apache Kafka's 7.8 and 7.7 respectively, making Azure a more user-friendly option for those less experienced with messaging systems.
- Users on G2 note that while both products have strong integration capabilities, Apache Kafka shines with an integration score of 8.9, particularly for its ability to connect with various data sources, whereas Azure Queue Storage scores slightly lower at 8.6.
- Reviewers say that Apache Kafka's performance and reliability score of 8.9 is a significant advantage for enterprises that require consistent uptime and data integrity, while Azure Queue Storage, although reliable, does not match this level of performance.
- Users report that Azure Queue Storage's policies and controls score 9.3, indicating a robust framework for managing access and security, which is a critical feature for organizations prioritizing data governance, while Apache Kafka's score of 8.2 suggests it may not be as comprehensive in this area.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Apache Kafka
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Apache Kafka
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
87
8.8
13
Ease of Use
8.6
87
9.0
13
Ease of Setup
7.9
25
9.4
6
Ease of Admin
7.7
22
9.4
6
Quality of Support
7.8
78
8.8
13
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
18
8.9
6
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
84
8.1
12
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
8.3
7
8.5
46
7.9
7
8.4
42
9.2
6
8.1
46
7.9
7
Integration
8.8
48
8.6
6
8.4
44
8.7
5
8.1
43
7.8
6
Management
8.2
39
9.3
7
8.0
39
8.8
7
8.3
40
8.8
7
Building Reports
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Apache Kafka and Azure Queue Storage are categorized as Message Queue (MQ)
Unique Categories
Apache Kafka is categorized as Event Stream Processing and Stream Analytics
Azure Queue Storage has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Apache Kafka
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Azure Queue Storage
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
25.0%
Computer Software
18.8%
Retail
6.3%
Market Research
6.3%
Libraries
6.3%
Other
37.5%
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.
Azure Queue Storage
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Construction
I am personally using this service of Microsoft for my personal purpose as well as my office purpose. it gives me the freedom to store my message for a long period of time and I can see all of them by filtering process from anywhere anytime. I am using this...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
I don’t like how the program is not downloadable on my phone
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
Verified User in Construction
I am personally using this service of Microsoft for my personal purpose as well as my office purpose. it gives me the freedom to store my message for a long period of time and I can see all of them by filtering process from anywhere anytime. I am using this...
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.
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
I don’t like how the program is not downloadable on my phone
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
Reccherchez vous quelqu'un pour mettre le système en pratique ?
1 comment
EN
It is having someone to help you get the system up and running, if the conditions are affordable I agree to get them up and running.Read more
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