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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 December 2024, in the AWS Marketplace category, the mindshare of Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud is 4.6%, up from 3.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Cloud Security Connector for Zscaler is 2.9%, up from 1.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Anantharaman Ganesan - PeerSpot reviewer
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
A fast and scalable solution that is secure and can be modified according to the customers’ requirements
The tool is easy to deploy. We have to deploy the agent on the user’s machine. The agent takes 20 minutes to be installed. The tool is deployed in the data center. If the prerequisites are set up already, the product can be deployed in two or three hours. It is a cloud-based solution. We need two support engineers and one senior resource with more than seven years of experience in networking to deploy and maintain the tool. We need one product manager for coordination.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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."
"Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud is more reliable and frequent to use compared to Apache Kafka."
"The product's installation phase is pretty straightforward for us since we know how to use it."
"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."
"Kafka provides handy properties that allow us to directly configure the data, whether to keep it or discard it after use."
"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."
"In case of huge transactions on the web or mobile apps, it helps you capture real-time data and analyze it."
"It is very useful ............visibility on the end-user,"
"The solution is secure."
 

Cons

"There could be an in-built feature for data analysis."
"Maybe in terms of Apache Kafka's integration with other Microsoft tools, our company faced some challenges."
"There are some premium connectors, for example, available in Confluent, which you cannot access in the marketplace, so there are some limitations."
"The solution is expensive."
"The administration port could be more extensive."
"Some areas for improvement in Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud include issues faced during migration with Kubernetes pods."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"The connectivity could be faster."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"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."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
14%
Transportation Company
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
Government
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 needs improvement with Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud?
Some areas for improvement in Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud include issues faced during migration with Kubernetes pods. This aspect could be smoother to better support migration processes.
What is your primary use case for Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud?
We use Apache Kafka on Confluent Cloud for streaming large volumes of data in real-time. It's employed in scenarios such as handling events from various countries and streaming them efficiently for...
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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