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OpenTelemetry Collector vs Redpanda Connect

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OpenTelemetry Collector vs Redpanda Connect
FactOpenTelemetry CollectorRedpanda Connect
LanguageGoGo
LicenceApache-2.0None detected
Stars7.8k8.8k
Latestv0.165.0v4.117.0
Last push2026-11-102026-11-12
Release cadenceabout 13 days between releasesabout 3 days between releases
Active contributors78 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days23 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
FlagsnoneNo licence detected
  • Both replace Logstash. Alternatives to Logstash →

    PartialOpenTelemetry CollectorReceives, processes and exports logs, metrics and traces in the OpenTelemetry format.

    PartialRedpanda ConnectStream processor with inputs, transforms and outputs, configured in YAML.