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At a Glance
Amazon Kinesis Data Streams
Amazon Kinesis Data Streams
Star Rating
(87)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (37.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Spark Streaming
Spark Streaming
Star Rating
(40)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (40.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Spark Streaming
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Amazon Kinesis Data Streams excels in real-time processing with a score of 9.4, while Spark Streaming follows closely with a score of 9.0. Reviewers mention that Kinesis's ability to handle high-throughput data streams makes it a preferred choice for applications requiring immediate data insights.
  • Reviewers say that Kinesis Data Streams offers superior ease of setup with a score of 8.6 compared to Spark Streaming's 7.6. Users on G2 highlight that Kinesis's straightforward configuration process allows teams to get started quickly without extensive setup time.
  • Users say that Spark Streaming shines in mobile user support, scoring 7.4, while Kinesis only scores 5.7. Reviewers mention that Spark's mobile capabilities make it more accessible for teams needing to monitor and manage data streams on the go.
  • G2 users report that both products have similar ratings for reporting and analytics, each scoring 8.8. However, users mention that Kinesis Data Streams provides more robust integration APIs, scoring 9.0, which facilitates easier connections with other services compared to Spark Streaming's score of 8.3.
  • Reviewers mention that Kinesis Data Streams has a slight edge in data transformation capabilities, scoring 9.2, while Spark Streaming scores 8.9. Users report that Kinesis's features allow for more complex data manipulation, which is crucial for businesses needing detailed analytics.
  • Users on G2 highlight that Spark Streaming offers better customization options with a score of 8.4 compared to Kinesis's 7.6. Reviewers say that this flexibility allows teams to tailor the software to their specific needs, enhancing overall user experience.
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Amazon Kinesis Data Streams
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Spark Streaming
No pricing available
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Amazon Kinesis Data Streams
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Spark Streaming
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
50
9.0
29
Ease of Use
8.4
50
8.2
29
Ease of Setup
8.6
17
7.6
9
Ease of Admin
8.4
18
8.0
9
Quality of Support
8.7
45
8.7
26
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
18
8.5
9
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
41
9.3
32
Features by Category
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9.0
78
9.0
138
Data
9.0
17
9.2
28
9.1
16
9.0
27
8.7
17
8.8
27
9.4
17
9.0
28
Analytics
8.8
11
8.8
28
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Amazon Kinesis Data Streams
Amazon Kinesis Data Streams
Spark Streaming
Spark Streaming
Amazon Kinesis Data Streams and Spark Streaming are categorized as Event Stream Processing
Unique Categories
Amazon Kinesis Data Streams
Amazon Kinesis Data Streams is categorized as Stream Analytics
Spark Streaming
Spark Streaming has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Amazon Kinesis Data Streams
Amazon Kinesis Data Streams
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
26.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
37.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
35.9%
Spark Streaming
Spark Streaming
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
32.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
40.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
27.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Amazon Kinesis Data Streams
Amazon Kinesis Data Streams
Computer Software
15.4%
Information Technology and Services
12.8%
Financial Services
12.8%
Consumer Services
5.1%
Banking
5.1%
Other
48.7%
Spark Streaming
Spark Streaming
Information Technology and Services
21.6%
Computer Software
18.9%
Telecommunications
8.1%
Financial Services
8.1%
Education Management
8.1%
Other
35.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
Amazon Kinesis Data Streams
Amazon Kinesis Data Streams
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Consumer Goods

Kinesis is allows us to move data into our dataware with minimum hassel. The build in backup services and optimizations built in around our use case. In addition, the Kinesis agent makes it easy to get data from our platform into our pipeline.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Ch Umar J.
CJ
Ch Umar J.
Verified User in Information Services

While there are some potential challenges and limitations to using Amazon Kinesis Data Streams, many users find that the benefits of the service outweigh the costs and complexities, making it a powerful tool for real-time data streaming and processing.

Spark Streaming
Spark Streaming
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Education Management

APIs of Spark is very powerful for data pre processing. SQL interface is very user friendly Faster compared to any other big data tool

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Education Management

I like everything I’ve seen with spark so far. Can be complicated to get started using

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Discussions
Amazon Kinesis Data Streams
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