Databases

Managed Kafka, ready when you are.

Apache Kafka is an open-source platform for high-performance data pipelines, streaming analytics, data integration and mission-critical applications. It runs on BetterMade infrastructure with your domain, and our partner Octane Software sets it up and keeps it updated and maintained.

See it in action

What is included

Ready to use from day one

Apache Kafka is an open-source platform for high-performance data pipelines, streaming analytics, data integration and mission-critical applications.

Hosted for you

Kafka runs on BetterMade infrastructure and is connected to your domain with SSL.

Installed by Octane Software

Octane Software installs and configures Kafka and sets up your first admin login.

Always up to date

Octane Software applies Kafka updates and handles all ongoing maintenance.

Backed up and monitored

Backups and uptime monitoring help keep Kafka safe and available.

Who does what

Three parts, one service

Your app runs on BetterMade infrastructure. Our partner Octane Software handles the professional services: setup, updates and ongoing maintenance. Only Octane Software maintains and updates managed apps.

Infrastructure BetterMade

The server your app runs on
Network and uptime
Your domain and SSL certificate
Billing and your account

Managed services Octane Software

Installing and configuring Kafka
Applying Kafka updates
Ongoing maintenance and fixes
Backups and monitoring of the app

Your part You

Using Kafka for your own work
Connecting the accounts you need
Inviting your team
Choosing your Kafka settings

Product tour

See Kafka in action

Screenshots that show what Kafka looks like.

How it works

Live in three steps

No server setup, no command line. Check out, and Octane Software handles the install so you can start building.

Choose an app

Pick an app from the directory, or request one that isn’t listed yet.
Check out securely

Pay online and Octane Software gets to work setting up your app on BetterMade infrastructure.
Log in and use it

Your app goes live at your domain with SSL. Octane Software handles every update and all ongoing maintenance.

FAQ

Kafka questions, answered

What to know before you get started with managed Kafka.

What is Kafka?

Apache Kafka is an open-source platform for high-performance data pipelines, streaming analytics, data integration and mission-critical applications.

Do I need to know how to code?

No. There is no server setup and no command line. Octane Software installs Kafka for you, so you can log in and start using it.

Will Kafka run on my own domain?

Yes. Your app goes live at your domain with SSL, and it runs on BetterMade infrastructure.

Who sets up and maintains my Kafka?

Octane Software, our professional services partner, installs Kafka, applies updates and handles all ongoing maintenance. Your instance runs on BetterMade infrastructure.

Do you do the day-to-day work in Kafka for me?

No. Octane Software sets up and maintains Kafka so it’s ready to use, and the day-to-day use is up to you.

Ready to put Kafka to work?

Check out in a few minutes, or book a call first to talk through what you want to set up.

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Runs on BetterMade infrastructure Managed by Octane Software

Managed Kafka, ready when you are.