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Apache Iggy vs Redpanda

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Apache IggyRedpanda
LanguageRustC++
LicenceApache-2.0None detected
Stars5k13k
Latestserver-0.9.0v26.2.2
Last push2026-10-062026-08-22
Release cadenceabout 99 days between releasesabout 1 day between releases
Active contributors50 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 →

    PartialApache IggyPersistent message streaming in Rust over TCP, QUIC and HTTP, with its own protocol and clients.

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