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Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud vs Cloud Security Connector for Zscaler comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Apache Kafka on Confluent C...
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Cloud Security Connector fo...
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
13th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the AWS Marketplace category, the mindshare of Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud is 3.4%, down from 3.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cloud Security Connector for Zscaler is 3.2%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Anantharaman Ganesan - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 1, 2024
Can be easily installed and is reliable
Maybe in terms of Apache Kafka's integration with other Microsoft tools, our company faced some challenges. With other products, specifically non-Apache ones or Microsoft, our company had created some wrapper classes around them. The integration issues of Apache Kafka revolve around other products like Tomcat, other web servers, or Node.js and .NET Core-related areas. After creating some wrapper classes around them, we were able to get the information we wanted. My company has not used any AI features in the product, but I would like to see AI features in the product because they currently help generate real-time content. AI can help our company slowly create some LLM. My company is not currently implementing any AI features, but I see that there will be a lot of opportunities to use such functionalities. I have experience with Databricks, for which I have used AI.
Deepak  Nagar - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 18, 2024
A fast and scalable solution that is secure and can be modified according to the customers’ requirements
We use the solution to connect private applications in the data center or the SaaS applications on the cloud The solution is secure. The connectivity could be faster. Sometimes, the issue is internal. I have been using the solution for two years. The product is pretty stable. It has a set of…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Kafka and Confluent Cloud have proven to be cost-effective, especially when compared to other tools. In a recent BI integration program over the past year, we assessed multiple use cases spanning ship-to-shore and various Azure integrations. Our findings revealed that Confluent Kafka performed exceptionally well, standing out alongside Genesys and Azure Event Hubs. While these three are top contenders, the choice among other tools depends on the specific use case and project requirements. The customer initially used tools like SMQs, FITRA, and Stream for real-time data processing. However, after our recommendation, Confluent Cloud proved to be a superior choice, capable of replacing these three tools and simplifying their data infrastructure. This shift to a single tool, Confluent Cloud, streamlined their operations, making maintenance and management more efficient for their internal projects."
"Overall, I think it's a good experience. Apache Kafka can be quite complex and difficult to maintain on your own, so using Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud makes it much easier to use it without worrying about setup and maintenance."
"Confluent Cloud handles data volume pretty well."
"The state-saving feature is very much appreciated. It allows me to rewind a certain process if I see an error and then reprocess it."
"I use it for real-time processing workloads. So, in some instances, it's like IoT data. We need to put it into a data lake."
"The product's installation phase is pretty straightforward for us since we know how to use it."
"In case of huge transactions on the web or mobile apps, it helps you capture real-time data and analyze it."
"Kafka provides handy properties that allow us to directly configure the data, whether to keep it or discard it after use."
"The solution is secure."
"It is very useful ............visibility on the end-user,"
 

Cons

"Regarding real-time data usage, there were challenges with CDC (Change Data Capture) integrations. Specifically, with PyTRAN, we encountered difficulties. We recommended using our on-premises Kaspersky as an alternative to PyTRAN for that specific use case due to issues with CDC store configuration and log reading challenges with the iton components."
"The solution is expensive."
"For the original Kafka, there is room for improvement in terms of latency spikes and resource consumption. It consumes a lot of memory."
"There could be an in-built feature for data analysis."
"There are some premium connectors, for example, available in Confluent, which you cannot access in the marketplace, so there are some limitations."
"The administration port could be more extensive."
"There's one thing that's a common use case, but I don't know why it's not covered in Kafka. When a message comes in, and another message with the same key arrives, the first version should be deleted automatically."
"Maybe in terms of Apache Kafka's integration with other Microsoft tools, our company faced some challenges."
"The connectivity could be faster."
"If there are any issues at the network level, such as users working from home, then it is very hard to catch up with them and resolve issues on the end-user machine."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I consider that the product's price falls under the middle range category."
"I think the pricing is fair, but Confluent requires a little bit more thinking because the price can go up really quickly when it comes to premium connectors."
"It's quite affordable considering the value it provides."
"Regarding pricing, Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud is not a cheap tool. The right use case would justify the cost. It might make sense if you have a high volume of data that you can leverage to generate value for the business. But if you don't have those requirements, there are likely cheaper solutions you could use instead."
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Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
9%
Transportation Company
9%
Healthcare Company
7%
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud?
Kafka and Confluent Cloud have proven to be cost-effective, especially when compared to other tools. In a recent BI integration program over the past year, we assessed multiple use cases spanning s...
What is your primary use case for Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud?
In my company, we are not using the tool for analytics and it is more for CDC processes, so we change the capture processes. It is used to extract data from a database and make it available in othe...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Cloud Security Connector for Zscaler?
It is a little bit too costly because of the maintenance and the product scalability. It is a little bit costly compared to other products, and it has more features compared to them. That is where ...
What needs improvement with Cloud Security Connector for Zscaler?
If there are any issues at the network level, such as users working from home, then it is very hard to catch up with them and resolve issues on the end-user machine. If the user doesn't have intern...
 

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