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AutoMQ vs Redpanda

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AutoMQRedpanda
LanguageJavaC++
LicenceApache-2.0None detected
Stars11k13k
Latest1.7.5-rc1v26.2.2
Last push2026-10-012026-08-22
Release cadenceabout 11 days between releasesabout 1 day between releases
Active contributors12 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days30+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
FlagsnoneNo licence detected

How they relate

  • Both replace Apache Kafka. Alternatives to Apache Kafka →

    Drop-inAutoMQA Kafka fork that keeps partitions in S3-compatible object storage, with the same protocol and tools.

    Drop-inRedpandaKafka API compatible, without ZooKeeper or a JVM.