Apache Spark vs Confluent Cloud
| Apache Spark | Confluent Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | Free | $385/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows | api, Linux, Web |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | self_hosted | — |
| Paid from | — | 385 /mo |
Both are listed in Best Streaming Analytics Software, Best Stream Processing Software. On Inferse, Confluent Cloud scores higher on our published basis.