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Apache NiFi vs Redpanda Connect
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| Fact | Apache NiFi | Redpanda Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | Go |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | None detected |
| Stars | 6.3k | 8.8k |
| Latest | rel/nifi-2.12.0 | v4.114.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-16 | 2026-10-16 |
| Release cadence | about 41 days between releases | about 4 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 44 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 18 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | No licence detected |
How they relate
Redpanda Connect replaces Apache NiFi. Alternatives to Apache NiFi →
PartialDeclarative stream processing with many connectors, without a drag-and-drop canvas.
Apache NiFi
- rel/nifi-2.12.02026-09-13NiFi 2.12.0
- rel/nifi-2.11.02026-08-03NiFi 2.11.0
- rel/nifi-2.10.02026-06-23NiFi 2.10.0
Redpanda Connect
- v4.114.02026-10-16For installation instructions check out the getting started guide.
- v4.113.12026-10-14For installation instructions check out the getting started guide.
- v4.113.02026-10-09For installation instructions check out the getting started guide.
- v4.112.02026-10-02For installation instructions check out the getting started guide.
- v4.111.12026-09-30For installation instructions check out the getting started guide.
Apache NiFi
✓ signed The latest release, rel/nifi-2.12.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Redpanda Connect
✓ signed The latest release, v4.114.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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