Aedes vs Apache Kafka
| Aedes | Apache Kafka | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, self-hosted | — |
| Deployment model | self_hosted | — |
| Delivery guarantees | configurable | — |
| Supported protocols | MQTT 3.1; MQTT 3.1.1; TCP; TLS; WebSocket; Bridge Protocol | — |
Both are listed in Best Message Broker Software. On The Geeks Club, Aedes scores higher on our published basis.