# Apache Kafka vs illa-builder

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Apache Kafka | illa-builder |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 ✓ | 67/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 12 in Message Broker | #3 of 17 in Low Code |
| GitHub stars | 34 154 ✓ | 12 336 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +348 ✓ | +14 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Java | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Apache Kafka scores 83/100 against 67/100 for illa-builder, so it is the safer default.

Apache Kafka is growing faster right now (+348 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Apache Kafka](https://selfhost.directory/project/apache-kafka) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/apache-kafka.md)
- [illa-builder](https://selfhost.directory/project/illa-builder) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/illa-builder.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/apache-kafka-vs-illa-builder