Simplify Your Kafka to Confluent Cloud Migration
Yes, migrating Apache Kafka to Confluent Cloud is a well-understood project. Our senior platform engineers handle schema registries, VPC setup, and replication—without data loss—while your self-managed Kafka stays under
The lowest-cost way off Apache Kafka: our migration tooling automates the repetitive work —you pay senior engineers for judgment, not keystrokes.
How we support Apache Kafka → Confluent Cloud after migration
- ✓Fixed-scope migration with senior platform engineers
- ✓Vendor support continues during your migration timeline
- ✓No forced big-bang cutover; migrate at your pace
- ✓Post-migration Confluent Cloud optimization & cost control
- ✓24/7 US-based support for your legacy Kafka throughout
- ✓40–70% savings on legacy platform support while planning
ZooKeeper end-of-life & staff turnover
You’re stuck maintaining ZooKeeper or KRaft with a team that lacks Kafka expertise. Every patch cycle risks downtime, and turnover makes it worse.
Legacy source connectors & unsupported plugins
Your on-prem connectors, custom broker interceptors, or unsupported plugins block a clean lift-and-shift. Most vendors won’t touch them.
Confluent license renewal pressure
Your self-hosted Confluent license is up for renewal. You want to move to Confluent Cloud—without creating an operational coverage gap before cutover.
Apache Kafka → Confluent Cloud migration — your questions answered
How do you handle ZooKeeper end-of-life during the migration?+
We keep your self-managed Apache Kafka under vendor support as long as your contract is active. If the renewal lapses, our independent third-party support covers most operational issues (not patches) while we complete the move.
What about unsupported Kafka plugins or custom interceptors?+
Our engineers assess every custom component in your pre-migration audit. We document dependencies and build a workaround or replacement plan before cutover. No surprises.
Will there be a coverage gap if my vendor support expires?+
Vendor support continues while your contract is active. If it lapses, our third-party support covers most operational issues on your legacy Kafka—but it is not vendor support and does not include vendor patches. We ensure you have a clear timeline.
How do you price the migration?+
We use fixed-scope pricing based on your environment complexity. Typical projects run 2–3 months with two senior engineers and cost between $35,000 and $120,000. No hidden fees.
Start Your Confluent Cloud Migration with Confidence
Get a free assessment from our senior platform engineers. We’ll map your self-managed Apache Kafka, address legacy dependencies, and give you a fixed-price migration plan—while keeping your current support intact.