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Apache Kafka vs JORAM
Both stand on message broker software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APISelf-hosted
Choose Apache Kafka if you need a free, open-source stream-processing system that supports stateful processing and event-time windows and can be self-hosted. Its listed client options cover several languages and REST APIs. Look elsewhere if SQL processing is required.
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JORAM offers multiple deployment and administration choices alongside clustered messaging and high-availability options. Its Java 11 minimum is a key compatibility constraint for older environments.
Visit JORAMThe facts
| Apache Kafka | JORAM | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Self-hosted | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | kafka.apache.org | joram.ow2.io |
| On message broker software | #15 of 39 | #19 of 39 |
Apache Kafka: what it does well
- Free and open source.
- Self-hosted deployment model.
- Supports stateful processing and event-time windows.
- Delivery guarantee is listed as both.
- Client options include Java, Scala, Go, Python, C, C++, and REST APIs.
What to know first
- SQL processing is not supported.
- Teams must use the self-hosted deployment model.
JORAM: what it does well
- Supports JMS 1.1, JMS 2.0, and Jakarta/JMS 3.0.
- Runs standalone, embedded, or through a JCA adapter.
- Provides clustered destinations and replicated-data high availability.
- Administration includes JMX, REST, and a web console.
- Free software under LGPL 2.1 or later.
What to know first
- Since version 5.22.0, Java versions earlier than 11 are unsupported.
- Java compatibility is listed only through version 21.
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