Kafka: The Definitive Guide, 2nd Edition

Appendix B. Additional Kafka Tools

The Apache Kafka community has created a robust ecosystem of tools and platforms that make the task of running and using Kafka far easier. While this is by no means an exhaustive list, several of the more popular tools are presented here to help get you started.

Caveat Emptor

While the authors are affiliated with some of the companies and projects that are included in this list, neither they nor O’Reilly specifically endorse one tool over others. Please be sure to do your own research on the suitability of these platforms and tools for the work that you need to do.

Comprehensive Platforms

Several companies offer fully integrated platforms for working with Apache Kafka. This includes managed deployments of all components, such that you can focus on using Kafka and not on how to run it. This can present an ideal solution for use cases where resources are not available (or you do not want to dedicate them) for learning how to properly operate Kafka and the infrastructure required around it. Several also provide tools, such as schema management, REST interfaces, and in some cases client library support, so that you can be assured components interoperate correctly.

Title	Confluent Cloud
URL	https://www.confluent.io/confluent-cloud
Description	It’s only fitting that the company created by some of the original developers to develop and support Kafka provides a managed solution. Confluent Cloud combines a number of must-have tools—including ...