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Confluent pros and cons

Vendor: Confluent
4.1 out of 5
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PROS

Confluent provides exceptional technical support both on-site and off-site.
The Kafka Connect framework is valuable for connecting various source systems without needing additional code.
Confluent Cloud removes the need for handling infrastructure, providing shared data access across portfolios.
Confluent's implementation of the schema registry significantly enhances data quality assurance.
Confluent's messaging tasks with Kafka streamline processes effectively.

CONS

Confluent could benefit from eliminating Zookeeper due to security issues.
There is a recognized need for stronger server version improvements as most companies transition to the cloud.
Confluent faces challenges with governance and access control in Kafka topics, especially with a limit of 10,000 rules per cluster.
The absence of application-specific connectors is noted, which affects functionality.
Frequent issues exist, such as Kafka downtimes and slow responses from the support team.
 

Confluent Pros review quotes

PavanManepalli - PeerSpot reviewer
AVP - Sr Middleware Messaging Integration Engineer at Wells Fargo
Sep 26, 2025
The features I find most useful in Confluent are the Multi-Region Cluster, MRC, and the Cluster Linking for replication.
JB
Senior Project Manager & Agile Coach at a manufacturing company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Sep 9, 2025
Some of the best features are that it's very quick to set up, very easy to have a centralized area that gives us a history of changes, and the ability to give feedback on any information placed onto the pages.
MA
SDE II at Nutanix
Feb 8, 2025
We ensure seamless management of Kafka through Confluent, allowing all of our Kafka activities to be handled by a third party.
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Yantao Zhao - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Integration Engineer at Thales
May 9, 2024
The benefit is escaping email communication. Sometimes people ignore emails or put them into spam, but with Confluence, everyone sees the same text at the same time.
RameshJogula - PeerSpot reviewer
Freelancer at Freelance
Apr 30, 2024
The client APIs are the most valuable feature.
Gustavo-Barbosa Dos Santos - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Architect at C&A Brasil
Jan 8, 2024
Implementing Confluent's schema registry has significantly enhanced our organization's data quality assurance.
reviewer2254248 - PeerSpot reviewer
Principle Product Manager at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
Oct 25, 2023
The most valuable is its capability to enhance the documentation process, particularly when creating software documentation.
Ahmed_Emad - PeerSpot reviewer
Territory Sales Leader at Sumerge
Jan 18, 2024
The monitoring module is impressive.
Anshuman Kishore - PeerSpot reviewer
Director Product Development at Mycom Osi
Aug 17, 2023
One of the best features of Confluent is that it's very easy to search and have a live status with Jira.
Neill Walker - PeerSpot reviewer
Enterprise Agile Consultant at Secret
May 10, 2023
Confluence's greatest asset is its user-friendly interface, coupled with its remarkable ability to seamlessly integrate with a vast range of other solutions.
 

Confluent Cons review quotes

PavanManepalli - PeerSpot reviewer
AVP - Sr Middleware Messaging Integration Engineer at Wells Fargo
Sep 26, 2025
Recently, there has been a lot of buzz about Confluent charging high fees while not offering features that match those of other tools.
JB
Senior Project Manager & Agile Coach at a manufacturing company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Sep 9, 2025
Confluent has fallen behind in being the tool of the industry. It's taking second place to things such as Word and SharePoint and other office tools that are more dynamic and flexible than Confluent.
MA
SDE II at Nutanix
Feb 8, 2025
We continuously face issues, such as Kafka being down and slow responses from the support team.
Learn what your peers think about Confluent. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: May 2026.
893,221 professionals have used our research since 2012.
Yantao Zhao - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Integration Engineer at Thales
May 9, 2024
It could be more user-friendly and centralized. A way to reduce redundancy would be helpful.
RameshJogula - PeerSpot reviewer
Freelancer at Freelance
Apr 30, 2024
It requires some application specific connectors which are lacking. This needs to be added.
Gustavo-Barbosa Dos Santos - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Architect at C&A Brasil
Jan 8, 2024
Confluent's price needs improvement.
reviewer2254248 - PeerSpot reviewer
Principle Product Manager at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
Oct 25, 2023
There is a limitation when it comes to seamlessly importing Microsoft documents into Confluent pages, which can be inconvenient for users who frequently work with Microsoft Office tools and need to transition their content to Confluent.
Ahmed_Emad - PeerSpot reviewer
Territory Sales Leader at Sumerge
Jan 18, 2024
There is no local support team in Saudi Arabia.
Anshuman Kishore - PeerSpot reviewer
Director Product Development at Mycom Osi
Aug 17, 2023
The formatting aspect within the page can be improved and more powerful.
Neill Walker - PeerSpot reviewer
Enterprise Agile Consultant at Secret
May 10, 2023
Confluence could improve the server version of the solution. However, most companies are going to the cloud.