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Apache Iggy vs Apache Kafka
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| Fact | Apache Iggy | Apache Kafka |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Rust | Java |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 5k | 34k |
| Latest | server-0.9.0 | 4.3.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 99 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 50 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
Apache Iggy replaces Apache Kafka. Alternatives to Apache Kafka →
PartialPersistent message streaming in Rust over TCP, QUIC and HTTP, with its own protocol and clients.
Apache Iggy
- server-0.9.02026-09-18For more details check our blog post: TBD (ETA 21.09.2026)
- server-0.8.02026-04-22> Apache Iggy (Incubating) is an effort undergoing incubation at the Apache Software Foundation (ASF), sponsored by the…
- server-0.7.02026-02-25> Apache Iggy (Incubating) is an effort undergoing incubation at the Apache Software Foundation (ASF), sponsored by the…
- server-0.6.02025-12-09> Apache Iggy (Incubating) is an effort undergoing incubation at the Apache Software Foundation (ASF), sponsored by the…
- server-0.5.02025-08-10> Apache Iggy (Incubating) is an effort undergoing incubation at the Apache Software Foundation (ASF), sponsored by the…
Apache Kafka
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Apache Iggy
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Apache Kafka
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