Confluent
by Confluent
Fully managed Apache Kafka and data streaming platform
Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- Confluent
- Pricing
- Usage-based — Free
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Api
- Best for
- Data Engineers, Enterprises
- Editor rating
- 4.4 / 5
- Founded
- 2014
- Headquarters
- Mountain View, USA
What is Confluent?
Confluent is a data pipelines tool from Confluent. A cloud-native data streaming platform built by the original creators of Apache Kafka, with managed Kafka, Flink stream processing, connectors and governance.
Confluent uses usage-based pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.
It's best suited to data engineers, enterprises and runs on Web, Api.
Standout strengths include managed kafka by its creators, built-in connectors and flink, strong governance tooling. Worth weighing: costly at high throughput, lock-in to confluent features.
Confluent pricing
Pros
- Managed Kafka by its creators
- Built-in connectors and Flink
- Strong governance tooling
Cons
- Costly at high throughput
- Lock-in to Confluent features
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Frequently asked questions
What is Confluent?
A cloud-native data streaming platform built by the original creators of Apache Kafka, with managed Kafka, Flink stream processing, connectors and governance.
How much does Confluent cost?
Confluent is usage-based-priced. It has a free tier.
Does Confluent have a free trial?
Confluent offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does Confluent support?
Confluent is available on Web, Api.