COMPARE
Streamkap vs Debezium
Streamkap is built on Debezium. Get the same CDC technology without managing Kafka Connect clusters.
Same
Technology
Built on Debezium CDC
0
Ops burden
No clusters to manage
Minutes
Setup time
vs days/weeks for DIY
Same Debezium, Zero Ops
Streamkap uses the same Debezium CDC engine you know and trust. We handle the Kafka Connect clusters, schema registry, monitoring, and scaling so you can focus on your data.
Debezium
Apache Kafka
Schema Registry
Apache Flink
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Streamkap | Debezium |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Fully managed | Self-hosted |
| CDC Engine | Debezium (managed) | Debezium (DIY) |
| Kafka Cluster | Included | You manage |
| Schema Registry | Included | You manage |
| Monitoring | Built-in dashboards | Build your own |
| Scaling | Automatic | Manual |
| Setup Time | Minutes | Days to weeks |
| Maintenance | Zero | Ongoing |
Choose Streamkap if you need:
- Teams wanting Debezium without ops
- Fast time-to-production
- No dedicated platform team
- Focus on data, not infrastructure
Consider Debezium if you need:
- Full control requirements
- Air-gapped environments
- Existing Kafka expertise
- Custom connector development