Apache KafkavsWindowsinDocker
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache Kafka | WindowsinDocker | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 83/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 12 in Message Broker | #1 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 34 152 | 53 718 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +327 | +323 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 11 |
| Latest release | — | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Java | Shell |
Which one should you pick?
Apache Kafka and WindowsinDocker score the same (83/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
WindowsinDocker ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Kafka.
If you want the quickest setup, WindowsinDocker is easier to run; Apache Kafka needs more configuration.
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