Apache Flume Reviews (22)

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Apache Flume Reviews (22)

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Users consistently praise the ease of configuration and reliability of Apache Flume for handling large volumes of data. Many appreciate its ability to efficiently collect and move data from various sources, making it a valuable tool for data ingestion. However, some users note that it can struggle with scalability compared to alternatives like Kafka.
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Verified User in Computer Software
AC
Verified User in Computer Software
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Apache flume"
2.5/5
What do you like best about Apache Flume?

its reliable distributed, supports aggregation of data. can be considered as an alternative to kafka. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache Flume?

not scalable like kafka.for adding more consumers needs to change topology. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Accounting
UA
Verified User in Accounting
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Decent tool"
3/5
What do you like best about Apache Flume?

flexibility and integration with other used open source tools Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache Flume?

not greate integration with azure cloud stack Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

GG
Ginoy G.
Software engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Apache Flume can be used as a highly scalable configuration for handling streaming data."
2.5/5
What do you like best about Apache Flume?

Apache Flume can be configured as a topology of pluggable components which can perform simple transformations on the data in transit. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache Flume?

The failover strategies are not as efficient as other streaming applications like Kafka or NiFi and as a result, It is quite easy to lose the data in transit. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sachintha H.
SH
Sachintha H.
Software Engineer
Computer Software
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Flexible tool"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Apache Flume?

The best tool for moving large amount of log data. Efficiency and helps to create new sources and destinations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache Flume?

It has some compatibility issues. But it is not a big problem we can do our work with Apache Flume. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Syed (Hussain) Ali Z.
SZ
Syed (Hussain) Ali Z.
Principal Software Engineer
Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Best Logging Software I've used for LAMP enviroments"
4/5
What do you like best about Apache Flume?

High reliability and redundancy ability to perform log shipping via web service sockets etc. Ability to provide TLS/SSL support, Kafka client, Hbase 2 support Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache Flume?

As with many Apache products it is a bear to setup and requires a high level of operational understanding. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Construction
UC
Verified User in Construction
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great tool!"
4/5
What do you like best about Apache Flume?

It’s quick to execute and run. Good for smaller batches of information. Very precise! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache Flume?

It’s not quite as good and streamlined when you have larger data sets. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Verified User in Computer Software
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Efficient & Reliable for handling large chunks of data"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Apache Flume?

It’s reliable and efficient to collect and move data to different systems

Used in conjunction with Hadoop file system

Simple yet robust architecture Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache Flume?

Still needs to evolve the way I look at it interms of integrating with a robust system like Hadoop Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Automotive
UA
Verified User in Automotive
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.
"Flume for ETL"
4/5
What do you like best about Apache Flume?

Easy to configure, uses configuration file where we define our source, channel and sink. Can be used for etl Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache Flume?

Might not work well with Solr and Hbase. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Accounting
UA
Verified User in Accounting
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Apache Review"
2.5/5
What do you like best about Apache Flume?

I like how intuitive the design is. The UI flow is very natural, and they consistently work to improve the product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache Flume?

I dislike how much red is everywhere. Whenever I go to use a new ticket, all I see is red red red!! Can we some blue or green please? Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Telecommunications
IT
Verified User in Telecommunications
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Best tool to download streaming data"
4/5
What do you like best about Apache Flume?

It Is beat tool for efficiently collect data and move large amount of log files. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache Flume?

It is a little time taking to setup and and freezes if it gets low connectivity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.