Aiven for Apache Kafka
Managed Kafka with tiered storage and built-in schema registry.
Pravega
Unlimited, ordered streams for durable real‑time data.
Pravega delivers a high‑performance, durable, elastic stream storage primitive with unlimited append‑only capacity, strict ordering, and Java‑compatible client libraries for real‑time data applications.
Overview
Highlights
Unlimited append‑only streams with strict ordering
Durable, high‑performance storage primitive
Elastic scaling across distributed nodes
Java client compatible with Java 8 runtime
Pros
- Apache 2.0 open‑source license
- Strong consistency guarantees
- Seamless Java ecosystem integration
- Scalable for large‑volume data streams
Considerations
- Server requires Java 11+, limiting older environments
- Primary language support is Java only
- Operational complexity in distributed setups
- Ecosystem less mature than some legacy platforms
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Fit guide
Great for
- Real‑time analytics pipelines needing ordered data
- Event‑driven microservices with durable event logs
- IoT sensor data ingestion with elastic scaling
- Media platforms requiring unlimited append‑only streams
Not ideal when
- Ultra‑low‑latency trading systems demanding sub‑millisecond response
- Teams exclusively using non‑Java languages
- Small, single‑node use cases where a heavyweight system is overkill
- Environments lacking Java 11 support for the server
How teams use it
Fraud detection
Processes ordered transaction streams in real time to flag suspicious activity.
IoT telemetry collection
Ingests massive sensor data streams with automatic scaling and durable storage.
Event sourcing for microservices
Provides a reliable, ordered event log that drives state reconstruction and audit trails.
Live media streaming
Stores and serves continuous video/audio streams without size limits.
Tech snapshot
Java99%
Shell1%
Python1%
HCL1%
Dockerfile1%
Jinja1%
Frequently asked questions
What Java version is required to run Pravega?
Server components need Java 11 or newer; client libraries are built to run on Java 8.
How can I obtain Pravega artifacts?
Artifacts are available via Maven Central, GitHub Packages (with provided credentials), or JitPack.
Is Pravega licensed for commercial use?
Yes, it is released under the Apache 2.0 license.
Can I run Pravega locally for development?
Yes, the distribution includes scripts for local installation and testing.
How does Pravega ensure ordering of records?
Each stream is composed of ordered segments, guaranteeing strict ordering and consistency per segment.
Project at a glance
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LicenseApache-2.0
Repo age9 years old
Last commit11 months ago
Primary languageJava
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