Reliability
Replicated storage and clustering provide a resilient foundation for business-critical messaging.
For enterprise Kafka workloads
Enterprise messaging.
80% less cost*.
Put your messaging budget back into your product. Cut costs by 80%* compared to Kafka, with tools to assess compatibility, copy supported history and plan a coordinated migration.
Savings claim applies to Kafka customers spending more than $1 million annually on messaging. Actual savings vary.
Self-managed messaging for on-prem, hybrid cloud, and regulated environments.
Try KubeMQ in one command
No signup. One standalone container. A 14-day evaluation on an empty data volume.
docker run -d --name kubemq -p 50000:50000 -p 9090:9090 -p 8080:8080 -p 9092:9092 -p 5672:5672 -v kubemq-data:/kubemq/store europe-docker.pkg.dev/kubemq/images/kubemq-next:latestOpen the dashboard and connect Kafka clients to localhost:9092. Keep the named volume when replacing the container.
Kubernetes and clusters require a license key. Starting a new evaluation on existing data also requires a key. Request a 30-day trial key. Both evaluation and trial servers need outbound HTTPS to license.kubemq.io; they refresh a 24-hour lease hourly.
By running, you accept the evaluation terms, including required usage reporting. Send your first Kafka message →
Same workload. Different economics.
Your current platform / yearKubeMQ scenario / year
80%*illustrative savings.
Validate with your own costs.
Validate with your own costs.
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Enterprises across industries.
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Switch with confidence.
Keep your business running.
- Transparent migration
Guide your migration through chat with your AI assistant and KubeMQ’s Migration MCP, while keeping the transition transparent to your customers.
- Gradual. Fully in your control.
Move step by step, choosing what to migrate and when.
- Keep your performance. Keep your quality.
KubeMQ delivers the Kafka performance and reliability your workloads depend on—and takes them further.
Compatibility across Kafka, RabbitMQ, MQTT, JMS/AMQP, STOMP, AWS SQS/SNS, and Google Pub/Sub for supported workloads.
A staged migration, powered by KubeMQ
Kafka
KubeMQ Migration ToolsCopy messages · Map consumer offsets · Stage the cutover
KubeMQSelf-managed. Fixed-cost licensing.
Keep your applications. Control the transition.
Migrate from Kafka with your AI assistant.
Use KubeMQ’s Migration MCP to guide your migration through chat, right in the AI environment you already use. Less manual code. Step-by-step guidance. You stay in control.
- Check compatibility
Assess your existing applications and workloads, then define your migration plan.
- Move and validate
Copy messages with KubeMQ migration tools and validate application behavior and performance.
- Switch gradually
After validation, switch applications in stages at a pace that fits your organization.
Keep the savings.
Keep operations simple.
Kubernetes-native operations make self-management efficient. KubeMQ fits the deployment, scaling, recovery, and automation practices your platform team already uses.
Messaging becomes part of your existing operating model, so the savings stay with your business instead of turning into a separate operations burden.
One Kubernetes operating model
DeployYour existing automation
ScaleYour platform workflows
RecoverBuilt-in recovery capabilities
Self-managed messaging.
One familiar way to operate it.
One familiar way to operate it.
Your infrastructure.
Your choice.
You control deployment, data location, and operations.
- On-premisesRun in your own infrastructure.
- Hybrid cloudUse the same platform across environments.
- Regulated environmentsPrivate, secure, and air-gapped deployment options.
Enterprise essentials.
Already built in.
The reliability, security, and visibility your business-critical systems depend on are part of the platform.
Security
Run on your infrastructure, with configurable access controls and audit logging to support your organization’s security requirements.
Observability
OpenTelemetry, management tools, and the CLI give your team visibility into messaging and day-to-day control.
AI agent communication
Connect AI agents with your applications and with each other. MCP/A2A support brings agent communication into your messaging platform.
How is the 80% savings figure calculated?
The 80% savings claim applies to high-volume enterprise Kafka customers spending more than $1 million per year on messaging. KubeMQ uses fixed-cost pricing, with tiers based on package size rather than message volume. Your savings depend on your current costs and the package that fits your needs.
Does fixed-cost licensing mean all costs stay flat?
KubeMQ licensing is fixed within your selected package tier, with no message-volume charges. Moving to a different package tier changes the license price. Infrastructure and operational costs depend on your workload and deployment.
How do I migrate from Kafka?
KubeMQ’s migration tools help you assess compatibility, copy messages, and map consumer offsets. Validate your applications and performance before switching workloads in stages, with a migration plan tailored to your environment.
Explore migrationCan we migrate gradually instead of switching everything at once?
Yes. Begin with a selected workload, validate compatibility and performance, and expand in controlled stages. KubeMQ migration tools help your team move quickly while retaining control of the rollout and cutover timing.
Bring your workload.
Let’s compare the numbers.
Tell us what you run and what it costs. We’ll compare the economics and map a fast, controlled migration with KubeMQ Migration Tools.
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