Compare Amazon Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka (Amazon MSK) and Redpanda Data

At a Glance
Amazon Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka (Amazon MSK)
Amazon Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka (Amazon MSK)
Star Rating
(22)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
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Redpanda Data
Redpanda Data
Star Rating
(22)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (63.6% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
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Amazon Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka (Amazon MSK) vs Redpanda Data

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Redpanda Data easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Redpanda Data overall.

  • Reviewers felt that Redpanda Data meets the needs of their business better than Amazon Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka (Amazon MSK).
  • When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Redpanda Data is the preferred option.
  • For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Redpanda Data over Amazon Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka (Amazon MSK).
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
14
8.8
16
Ease of Use
8.3
18
9.0
17
Ease of Setup
8.5
9
9.0
13
Ease of Admin
8.7
9
8.9
12
Quality of Support
9.0
18
9.8
16
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
9
9.6
12
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
17
10.0
15
Features by Category
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8.6
17
9.4
10
Data
8.8
16
9.8
8
8.8
15
9.5
7
7.9
15
9.2
10
8.8
16
9.3
10
Analytics
8.8
13
9.0
8
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Categories
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Amazon Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka (Amazon MSK) and Redpanda Data are categorized as Event Stream Processing
Unique Categories
Amazon Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka (Amazon MSK)
Amazon Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka (Amazon MSK) is categorized as Stream Analytics
Redpanda Data
Redpanda Data has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Amazon Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka (Amazon MSK)
Amazon Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka (Amazon MSK)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
50.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
40.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.0%
Redpanda Data
Redpanda Data
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
36.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
63.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Reviewers' Industry
Amazon Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka (Amazon MSK)
Amazon Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka (Amazon MSK)
Computer Software
25.0%
Information Technology and Services
20.0%
Financial Services
10.0%
Education Management
10.0%
Wireless
5.0%
Other
30.0%
Redpanda Data
Redpanda Data
Computer Software
27.3%
Information Technology and Services
13.6%
Financial Services
13.6%
Banking
9.1%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
4.5%
Other
31.8%
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Discussions
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