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AutoMQ vs Apache Kafka
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| Fact | AutoMQ | Apache Kafka |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | Java |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 11k | 34k |
| Latest | 1.7.5-rc1 | 4.3.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 11 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 12 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 115+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
AutoMQ replaces Apache Kafka. Alternatives to Apache Kafka →
Drop-inA Kafka fork that keeps partitions in S3-compatible object storage, with the same protocol and tools.
AutoMQ
- nightly2024-08-23Automated nightly release, will be updated every day at 20:00 UTCpre-release
- 1.7.5-rc12026-09-24fix(metadata): clear pending topic configs on replay
- 1.7.5-rc02026-09-02fix(s3stream): retry block index load after compaction race (1.7 backport)
- 1.7.42026-08-29fix(log): preserve confirm offset metadata on append ack
- 1.7.32026-08-18perf(zerozone): improve high-throughput routing
Apache Kafka
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AutoMQ
unsigned The latest release, 1.7.5-rc1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Apache Kafka
unsigned The latest release, 4.3.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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