Trusted Apache Kafka to Redpanda Migration – Fixed Scope
Migrate Apache Kafka to Redpanda in a well-understood, fixed-scope project. Your legacy Kafka stays on current support while dual-write proves performance. Senior engineers handle every step. 1–2 months, $25k–$95k.
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 → Redpanda after migration
- ✓Fixed-scope projects – no hidden overruns.
- ✓Senior platform engineers lead your migration.
- ✓Same performance baselines guaranteed.
- ✓Dual-write transition keeps Kafka nodes live.
- ✓Simplify ops: no JVM tuning or ZooKeeper.
- ✓40–70% savings on legacy Kafka support fees.
Cloud costs climbing for Kafka
Your Kafka brokers burn cloud budget with high compute and storage overhead. JVM tuning, ZooKeeper/KRaft, and multi-node clusters inflate costs even at moderate throughput.
Strict latency requirements unmet
Latency-sensitive apps (ad-tech, gaming, IoT) demand sub‑millisecond messaging. Kafka’s JVM garbage collection and ZooKeeper synchronisation introduce unpredictable spikes.
Custom plugins & metrics lock-in
You rely on custom Kafka plugins and internal metrics that may not port directly. Fear of breaking production systems delays the move.
Apache Kafka → Redpanda migration — your questions answered
How do we switch from Kafka to Redpanda without downtime?+
We run a parallel dual-write environment that mirrors your Kafka topics into Redpanda. You validate data correctness and latency while both systems run. When you’re satisfied, we flip the consumers. Your legacy Kafka stays on its current vendor support until you decide to cut over.
What about our custom Kafka plugins or internal metrics?+
First, we conduct a compatibility audit of your internal metrics, custom plugins, and client configurations. For JVM-based plugins, we provide alternative implementations in Redpanda’s Wasm sandbox or proxy-based approach during the transition. Most teams find that 90%+ of their Kafka internals transfer directly.
How long does a migration take? What does it cost?+
A typical project runs 1–2 months with 1–2 senior consultants. Budget is $25,000–$95,000 depending on topic count, throughput, and custom plugin complexity. All projects are fixed-scope.
Do you support our Kafka infrastructure while we migrate?+
Yes. We maintain 24/7 US-based support for any operational issues on your Kafka nodes during the transition. After the move, we offer Redpanda performance auditing, scaling assistance, and cloud governance to keep your new platform lean.
Redpanda Proof-of-Concept – Sizing & Migration
Discover what a properly-planned Kafka to Redpanda move looks like. Our engineers run your compatibility checks, build the dual-write bridge, and validate performance. From there, you stay on your existing Kafka support until you’re ready to cut over. Get the confidence that comes from a fixed-scope, senior-led project. Let’s prove it together.