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- Why Confluent
- Confluent vs. Apache Kafka®

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For Practitioners

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Our Customers

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- Platform Overview

Data Streaming

Build real-time data architectures

Connectors

Easily integrate your data ecosystem

Stream Governance

Democratize access to high-quality data

Stream Processing

Transform, analyze, and act on real-time data

Tableflow

Topics to tables in a few clicks

Confluent Intelligence

Real-time, context-aware AI

Streaming Agents

Power intelligent, real-time automation
- Choose Your Deployment

Confluent Cloud

Stream smarter with our fully managed, cloud-native Apache Kafka® service

Confluent Platform

Run and manage our complete data streaming platform on-premises

Confluent Private Cloud

Bridge on-premise control with the automation of a cloud service

WarpStream

Deploy a Kafka-compatible data streaming platform in your private cloud

Demo Center

Wherever you are in your data streaming journey, you'll find the explainer videos and tutorials you need to advance your skills here.

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- Pricing
- Confluent Pricing

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Cost Estimator

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- Solutions
- Use cases

Shift Left Analytics

Clean and govern data at the source and turn topics into Iceberg or Delta Lake tables

Generative AI

Build RAG and agentic AI use cases with real-time, contextual and trustworthy data

Event-Driven Microservices

Learn to build event-driven microservices applications with data streaming

Reference Architectures

Discover best practices for common data streaming use cases
- Industries

Financial Services

Retail & eCommerce

Manufacturing & Automotive

Public Sector

Telecommunications

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Read a Guide to Event-Driven Design for Agents and Multi-Agent Systems

How to build and scale real-time AI agents with a data streaming platform

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Best practices, industry trends and news

Virtual Events

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The Data Glossary

Learn the core concepts of data streaming

Professional Services

Ensure successful outcomes with advisory and implementation services

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- Developer Resources

Confluent Developer

Courses, tutorials and language guides

Confluent Hub

Browse 200+ Connnectors and native integrations

Documentation

Guides, tutorials, API and CLI references

Training & Certification

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- Why Confluent

- Confluent vs. Apache Kafka®

Learn more about how Confluent differs from Apache Kafka

For Practitioners

Discover the platform that is built and designed for those who build

For Executives

Unlock the value of data across your business

Our Customers

Explore testimonials and case studies from Confluent's customers

Our Partners

Find a partner or explore our partner programs
- Products

- Platform Overview

Data Streaming

Build real-time data architectures

Connectors

Easily integrate your data ecosystem

Stream Governance

Democratize access to high-quality data

Stream Processing

Transform, analyze, and act on real-time data

Tableflow

Topics to tables in a few clicks

Confluent Intelligence

Real-time, context-aware AI

Streaming Agents

Power intelligent, real-time automation
- Choose Your Deployment

Confluent Cloud

Stream smarter with our fully managed, cloud-native Apache Kafka® service

Confluent Platform

Run and manage our complete data streaming platform on-premises

Confluent Private Cloud

Bridge on-premise control with the automation of a cloud service

WarpStream

Deploy a Kafka-compatible data streaming platform in your private cloud

Demo Center

Wherever you are in your data streaming journey, you'll find the explainer videos and tutorials you need to advance your skills here.

Explore Now
- Pricing

- Confluent Pricing

Learn more about our pricing structure, features and deployment options

Cost Estimator

Compare your savings with Confluent to a self-managed Kafka deployment
- Solutions

- Use cases

Shift Left Analytics

Clean and govern data at the source and turn topics into Iceberg or Delta Lake tables

Generative AI

Build RAG and agentic AI use cases with real-time, contextual and trustworthy data

Event-Driven Microservices

Learn to build event-driven microservices applications with data streaming

Reference Architectures

Discover best practices for common data streaming use cases
- Industries

Financial Services

Retail & eCommerce

Manufacturing & Automotive

Public Sector

Telecommunications

See All Solutions & Industries

Read a Guide to Event-Driven Design for Agents and Multi-Agent Systems

How to build and scale real-time AI agents with a data streaming platform

Download now
- Resources

- General Resources

All Resources

Browse whitepapers, ebooks, reports & more

Blog

Best practices, industry trends and news

Virtual Events

Live upcoming sessions with our experts

The Data Glossary

Learn the core concepts of data streaming

Professional Services

Ensure successful outcomes with advisory and implementation services

Contact Support
- Developer Resources

Confluent Developer

Courses, tutorials and language guides

Confluent Hub

Browse 200+ Connnectors and native integrations

Documentation

Guides, tutorials, API and CLI references

Training & Certification

Start learning for free from Confluent

Developer Meetups

Join a global community of developers

Confluent Events

From Current to the Data Streaming World Tour to local developer meetups, you're invited to unleash your data with Confluent experts

Get Connected
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# The World's
Data Streaming Platform

**Stream, connect, process,** and **govern** your data with the real-time platform by the original co-creators of Apache Kafka®. Build faster, scale smarter, and turn data chaos into instantly accessible and usable data products.

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- Eliminate costly data infrastructure

Replace one-off point-to-point, batch, and streaming pipelines with one platform.

SAS: Reduces yearly Kafka costs by 69%
- Clean data at the source

Prevent downstream delays and quality issues by processing and governing data as it's created.

Notion: Processes 100M+ messages per day
- Be ready for AI now

Ensure apps, LLMs, vector databases, agents, and RAG systems access the right data in real time.

GEP: Predictive performance up 14x

Be ready for AI now

Ensure apps, LLMs, vector databases, agents, and RAG systems access the right data in real time.

GEP: Predictive performance up 14x

Eliminate costly data infrastructure

Replace one-off point-to-point, batch, and streaming pipelines with one platform.

SAS: Reduces yearly Kafka costs by 69%

Clean data at the source

Prevent downstream delays and quality issues by processing and governing data as it's created.

Notion: Processes 100M+ messages per day

Be ready for AI now

Ensure apps, LLMs, vector databases, agents, and RAG systems access the right data in real time.

GEP: Predictive performance up 14x

Eliminate costly data infrastructure

Replace one-off point-to-point, batch, and streaming pipelines with one platform.

SAS: Reduces yearly Kafka costs by 69%

Clean data at the source

Prevent downstream delays and quality issues by processing and governing data as it's created.

Notion: Processes 100M+ messages per day

Be ready for AI now

Ensure apps, LLMs, vector databases, agents, and RAG systems access the right data in real time.

GEP: Predictive performance up 14x

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Blog

New in Confluent Cloud: Enterprise-Grade Tableflow, Streaming Agents, & More

Blog

Real-Time Context Engine: Power AI with Trustworthy, Low-Latency Context

Blog

Introducing Confluent Private Cloud: Cloud-Level Agility for Your Private Infra

Blog

Unify Management and Monitoring Across Cloud and On-Prem with Unified Stream Manager

Webinar

“Managed Kafka” Is Costing You: How to Save 70%

Report

The 2025 Data Streaming Report

Blog

New in Confluent Cloud: Enterprise-Grade Tableflow, Streaming Agents, & More

Blog

Real-Time Context Engine: Power AI with Trustworthy, Low-Latency Context

Blog

Introducing Confluent Private Cloud: Cloud-Level Agility for Your Private Infra

Blog

Unify Management and Monitoring Across Cloud and On-Prem with Unified Stream Manager

Webinar

“Managed Kafka” Is Costing You: How to Save 70%

Report

The 2025 Data Streaming Report

Blog

New in Confluent Cloud: Enterprise-Grade Tableflow, Streaming Agents, & More

Blog

Real-Time Context Engine: Power AI with Trustworthy, Low-Latency Context

Blog

Introducing Confluent Private Cloud: Cloud-Level Agility for Your Private Infra

Blog

Unify Management and Monitoring Across Cloud and On-Prem with Unified Stream Manager

Webinar

“Managed Kafka” Is Costing You: How to Save 70%

Report

The 2025 Data Streaming Report

## Building Data-Driven,
AI-First Companies

For every data opportunity, Confluent helps you innovate faster and operate more efficiently.

- Shift-Left Data Processing
- Real-Time Data for AI
- Hybrid Cloud Integration
- Event-Driven Apps and Microservices
- Any Use Case

### Clean and Govern Your Data at the Source

Confluent lets you shift data quality upstream—reducing rework, lowering costs, and accelerating time-to-insight.

Stop data errors before they spread to save time and avoid costly fixes.

Ensure your data is trusted and accurate for smarter, faster decisions.

Cut expensive reprocessing costs by handling issues at the start of the pipeline.

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### Fuel AI With Trusted Data

Deliver enterprise GenAI and Agentic AI applications with real-time, contextualized, and trustworthy data for smarter outcomes.

Unlock intelligent automation with event-driven Streaming Agents.

Power AI applications, LLMs, and RAG systems with fresh, enriched data.

Simplify and scale AI workflows with secure, governed data streams.

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### Unify Data Across Every Environment

Confluent enables seamless hybrid cloud integration so your business can act on data anywhere.

Move data seamlessly across on-prem and cloud systems to accelerate innovation.

Reduce operational cost and risk by managing all environments through a single platform.

Free engineering teams to focus on high-impact projects—not complex infrastructure.

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### Power Resilient Apps and Microservices With Event-Driven Design

With Confluent, you can build fault-tolerant apps and microservices that respond to business events in real time.

Stream real-time events, setting data in motion across your entire business.

Connect legacy databases, modern SaaS apps, and more with pre-built integrations.

Govern and process data streams so your apps act on trusted, secure, and compliant data.

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### Unlock Data for Any Use Case

Confluent gives you the flexibility to power a limitless number of data-driven projects with real-time, reusable data. Here are just a few examples:

Customer 360: Incorporate real-time data from multiple channels to gain holistic insights into customer interactions and enhance engagement.

Streaming Data Pipelines: Build reliable, real-time data pipelines that seamlessly connect systems and apps to power faster insights and decisions.

Data Sharing: Share governed streams of real-time data between teams, lines of business, or organizations in a secure, scalable way.

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It's time to put your data monster to work for you

## Industry Solutions That Drive Results

- ##### Financial Services
- ##### Retail & eCommerce
- ##### Manufacturing & Automotive
- ##### Telecommunications
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- Financial Services

### Financial Services

Transform your business with real-time data that drives agility, security, and growth.

#### Key Outcomes

- Detect fraud in milliseconds.
- Analyze risk in real time for smarter decisions.
- Power real-time payments with speed and reliability.
- Deliver regulatory reporting with trusted data.

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- Retail & eCommerce

### Retail & eCommerce

Turn your data into insights that increase revenue, reduce waste, and delight customers.

#### Key Outcomes

- Gain real-time visibility into inventory across all channels.
- Forecast demand accurately for smarter stock decisions.
- Deliver personalized recommendations that drive sales.
- Boost customer loyalty with targeted rewards and offers.

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- Manufacturing & Automotive

### Manufacturing & Automotive

Drive efficiency and resilience with real-time data that connects production, supply chains, and logistics.

#### Key Outcomes

- Detect equipment issues hours before they cause downtime.
- Unlock real-time track-and-trace across your facilities.
- Automate production decisions to increase output and reduce waste.
- Gain real-time supply chain visibility for greater efficiency and control.

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- Telecommunications

### Telecommunications

Harness your data to optimize networks, drive seamless customer experiences, and unlock 5G innovation.

#### Key Outcomes

- Detect and resolve network issues before they impact customers.
- Deliver personalized OTT services that reduce churn and boost loyalty.
- Integrate IoT data from millions of devices in real time.
- Unlock predictive customer support with real-time models.

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### Endless Possibilities

Real-time data streaming unlocks new opportunities in every industry—helping businesses move faster, smarter, and with greater impact.

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## The Confluent Difference

Confluent provides a cloud-native and complete data streaming platform that is available everywhere your business needs to be **at a cost less than open source Kafka and your favorite hyperscaler with transparent consumption-based pricing.**

### Cloud-Native

Kafka completely re-architected for the cloud to create a 10X better cloud service, eliminating your Kafka ops burden.

### Complete

A complete, enterprise-grade data streaming platform with all the essential tools enabling developers to build quickly, reliably, and securely.

### Everywhere

Freedom of choice to deploy Kafka anywhere from on-prem to cloud and across clouds.

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## See Confluent In Action

- ### Try Now for Free

Start streaming your data in minutes. Explore Confluent today.

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- ### Contact a Specialist

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- ### Try Now for Free

Start streaming your data in minutes. Explore Confluent today.

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- ### Contact a Specialist

Receive a tailored solution fit to your data streaming needs while receiving guidance every step of the way.

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- ### Interactive Demo

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## Frequently Asked
Questions

What is data streaming?

Data streaming is the practice of treating information as a continuous flow of events rather than static batches. Instead of waiting for data to pile up before it’s processed, insights and actions can be triggered the moment new events occur. Apache Kafka® has become the standard technology that makes this possible.

How does data streaming work on Confluent?

Confluent takes Kafka further, rearchitecting it for the cloud. Both Confluent Cloud and Confluent Platform provide high-performance, enterprise-ready data streaming capabilities—built to scale seamlessly, reduce operations overhead, and deliver faster results. Confluent Cloud is powered by Kora, our cloud-native engine that provides autoscaling and 20-90%+ throughput savings.

How is data streaming different from traditional APIs?

Traditional APIs follow a request-response model, where apps must ask for data to receive it. Data streaming flips the model: producers continuously publish events to a central log, and consumers subscribe to whatever streams they need in real time. This event-driven approach enables more scalable, decoupled architectures.

What is a data streaming platform?

A data streaming platform enables organizations to stream data continuously in real time, connect systems across environments, process events as they happen, and govern data for reliability and compliance. It provides the foundation to power analytics, AI, and event-driven applications, all while ensuring trusted, scalable, and secure data flows across the business.

Who benefits from Confluent’s cloud-native streaming capabilities?

Organizations of all sizes—from startups to global enterprises—use Confluent to modernize their data foundations. It’s especially valuable for teams looking to build event-driven applications, leverage analytics and AI on live data, or replace brittle batch-based ETL pipelines with a more reliable, real-time approach.

What kinds of applications thrive on Confluent?

Any app that relies on fast, trustworthy data can benefit. Examples include streaming analytics dashboards, fraud detection engines, real-time personalization, cybersecurity systems, and event-driven AI like RAG or multi-agent systems. If your application needs to react instantly and reliably, Confluent provides the foundation.

What use cases does Confluent enable?

Confluent enables a wide range of industry-agnostic data streaming use cases, including:

- **Real-time analytics and dashboards** to make faster, data-driven decisions.
- **Event-driven applications** that react instantly to business events.
- **AI and machine learning** powered by fresh, contextual, and trustworthy data.
- **Data integration across hybrid and multi-cloud environments** for seamless operations.
- **Data governance and reliability** to ensure compliance and accuracy across systems.
- **And many more.**

Industry-specific use cases that Confluent enables also include:

- **Financial services:** Fraud detection, risk analysis, and real-time payments.
- **Retail & ecommerce:** Inventory visibility, demand forecasting, and personalized recommendations.
- **Manufacturing & automotive:** Predictive maintenance, intelligent production, and supply chain optimization.
- **Telecommunications:** Network monitoring, IoT data integration, and 5G service optimization.
- **Healthcare:** Patient monitoring, real-time clinical analytics, and data integration across systems.
- **Software & technology:** Event-driven applications, SaaS integrations, and operational telemetry.
- **And many more here as well.**

What data formats and integrations does Confluent support?

Confluent supports common formats like Avro, Protobuf, and JSON Schema through its Schema Registry, which is part of Stream Quality in Stream Governance (Confluent’s fully managed governance suite). With Confluent’s portfolio of 120+ pre-built connectors you can quickly connect to databases, data warehouses, SaaS apps, and cloud services—making it easy to integrate data across your entire ecosystem.

Can I use Confluent with my existing Kafka topics?

Yes. Confluent is fully compatible with Apache Kafka®. With features like Cluster Linking, you can mirror topics in real time, replicate data and metadata, or migrate existing workloads to Confluent—all without downtime.

Is Confluent secure and scalable?

Absolutely. Confluent Cloud’s Kora engine delivers massive scalability and reliability, backed by a 99.99% uptime SLA for production workloads. It can handle GBps+ workloads while scaling 10x faster than traditional Kafka. Confluent Platform also runs on a cloud-native distribution of Kafka and provides features for easier self-managed scaling, including Confluent for Kubernetes and Ansible playbooks. Security is built in, with enterprise-grade features and compliance certifications including SOC 2, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS.

How do I get started with Confluent?

Sign up for Confluent Cloud and you’ll receive $400 in credits to start building right away. We’ll walk you through how to launch a cluster, connect a data source, and start using Schema Registry in minutes. Our Demo Center and Confluent Developer site also provide guided resources to help you build quickly and confidently.

Wait, I thought Confluent and Confluence were the same thing?

It’s a common mix-up! Confluent is all about real-time data streaming, helping businesses move, connect, process, and govern data at scale. Confluence, on the other hand, is a web-based workspace for team collaboration and documentation. So while they both help teams work smarter, only Confluent powers the data that drives modern applications, AI, and analytics.

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