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Fluvio vs Apache Kafka
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| Fact | Fluvio | Apache Kafka |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Rust | Java |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 5.3k | 34k |
| Latest | v0.18.1 | 4.3.1 |
| Last push | 2026-08-30 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 0 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
Fluvio replaces Apache Kafka. Alternatives to Apache Kafka →
PartialStreaming in Rust with WebAssembly transforms, with its own protocol and clients.
Fluvio
- dev2026-05-14Published artifacts from the latest buildpre-release
- v0.18.12025-07-04
- v0.18.1-dev-42025-06-30pre-release
- v0.18.1-dev-22025-06-24pre-release
- v0.18.1-dev-12025-06-19pre-release
Apache Kafka
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Fluvio
✓ signed The latest release, v0.18.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Apache Kafka
unsigned The latest release, 4.3.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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