Governed enterprise event streaming

Enterprise-grade Kafka under your control

Secure, governed data streaming on your infrastructure or ours with full data sovereignty and zero vendor lock-in

10+ yrs
Powering critical EU infra
45
Apache Kafka connectors
100B+
Events processed daily
DORA
compliant
ISO 27001
compliant
GDPR
compliant
AICPA
SOC 2 Type II
Event streaming for enterprise

Governance and compliance at scale

You need event streaming that meets DORA, handles data residency, and passes audits without retrofitting. Axual gives your platform team full control over schemas, access, and data flows with compliance built in from day one.

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Kafka for developers

Run the Axual platform on your laptop

One Docker Compose command, a local environment, and no dependencies on platform teams. Build streaming applications with Java, use Kafka Connectors, connect AI workflows via MCP, and test functionality faster.

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A cluster per team. A bill per cluster

Kafka is easy to deploy. Scale is what costs. Every new team means another cluster to isolate it, another license. more administration.

Without Axual

Limited to small deployments

DIY Kafka governance collapses as volume grows

3-5 teams

Typically blocked by governance gaps at scale

€200k+

Average cost of a failed DIY migration
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With Axual

100B+ events daily

Proven at enterprise scale with governance built in

1 developer, 15 apps

PostNL built entire notification pipeline with KSML, no bottleneck

Zero-downtime migration

In-flight migration from DIY, Confluent, or hyperscalers without downtime

Run, Govern, and scale Kafka

Governance dashboard

Manage access, schemas, and data flows from one place.

Self-Service portal

Developers manage topics and schemas with full control.

Axual connectors

Connect Kafka to databases, applications, and enterprise systems.

KSML

Build streaming pipelines faster in YAML instead of Java.

MCP with Kafka

Connect AI workflows to Kafka through MCP server.
Rated with a 4.5 from more than
13 G2 reviews

"Data governance is critical at Rabobank. With Axual, we are able to see who has permission, who owns the data, or if the owner has given permission, and what the structure of the messages are."

Vincent Oostindle
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"By having access to this real-time data, Eneco can use its data flexibly to help the organization and its customers even better."

Iem Smid
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Build a Kafka platform with AI

Connect AI assistants to Axual and execute Kafka operations through structured, governed workflows using natural language.

Event streaming for regulated industries

Discover why Europe's energy companies, financial services firms, and government agencies rely on Axual for mission-critical operations.

Energy

Grid stability, data exchange, and mission-critical reliability from a proven data streaming architecture that's trusted by leading TSOs, DSOs, and utility companies.

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Healthcare

Control and compliance healthcare demands for critical clinical systems integration, patient monitoring, health information exchange, and population health analytics.

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Government

Axual bridges the gap between real-time services and complete governance with secure data streaming for modern government infrastructure.

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Banking/Finance

Real-time payment processing, fraud detection, and better customer experiences from a flexible, compliant data streaming architecture.

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Switch from your current Kafka setup

Migrate from legacy-systems, Confluent, cloud providers, or DIY Kafka without disrupting production.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Axual?

Axual is a European Kafka platform that helps organizations manage event streaming, governance, security, and access control from one platform. It supports on-premises, cloud, and hybrid deployments.

Why not just run open-source Kafka?

Open-source Kafka works well at the start. As adoption grows, governance, security, compliance, and operational complexity become harder to manage across teams and environments.

How does Axual help manage Kafka at scale?

Axual centralizes governance, access control, schema management, and operations so teams can scale Kafka without losing control.

What is the difference between Axual and Confluent?

Both platforms are built on Apache Kafka. Axual focuses on governance, data sovereignty, and deployment flexibility, giving organizations the freedom to run on-premises, in the cloud, or in hybrid environments without vendor lock-in.

Can I run Axual on-premises?

Yes. Axual supports on-premises, cloud, and hybrid deployments, giving organizations full control over their infrastructure and data.

How does Axual support data sovereignty and regulated industries?

Axual is built in Europe and is used in banking, energy, government, and healthcare environments where governance, security, compliance, and data sovereignty are critical requirements.

Can I try Axual before deploying it?

Yes. Developers can run a complete Axual Platform locally using Docker Compose and test Kafka, governance, security, schemas, connectors, and self-service capabilities on their laptop.

How much does Axual cost?

Pricing depends on your deployment model, support requirements, and scale. Contact us for a tailored quote based on your Kafka environment and operational needs.