Apache Kafka pricing
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Apache KafkaFree Available to download for free · No formal or commercial support from ASF Read 9 Oct 2026 · apache.org
In short
- Apache Kafka has a free plan (Apache Kafka).
What the alternatives costAll alternatives →
| Tool | From | Free plan | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Beam | — | Yes | No |
| Apache Druid | — | Yes | No |
| Confluent Cloud | $385/mo | Yes | Yes |
| Apache Pinot | — | Yes | No |
| Apache Spark | — | Yes | No |
| RisingWave | $0.23/mo | No | Yes |
| Apache Flink | — | Yes | No |
| Apache Storm | — | Yes | No |