Build, stream, govern

The platform for streaming Kafka applications

Build, run, and govern kafka applications across cloud and on-premises, no vendor lock-in.

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Terraform
API
git clone https://gitlab.com/axual/public/axual-desktop.git
docker compose up -d
resource "axual_topic" "transactions" {
name              = "nl.company.transactions"
key_type          = "String"
value_type        = "Avro"
owners            = axual_team.platform.id
retention_time_ms = 604800000
}
curl -X POST https://platform.axual.cloud/api/topics \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $TOKEN" \
-d '{"name": "transactions", "valueType": "Avro"}'
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Core streaming disciplines, one native environment

Combine Kafka management, data governance, and developer self-service into a single native environment, no stitched-together tools or triple invoices.

One Kafka platform, not three stitched products

Unify cluster operations, schema enforcement, and application delivery under a single administrative umbrella.

Enterprise-grade governance

Every topic has a clear owner. Every access request is auditable. Every schema is enforced at the source.

Hybrid & multi-cloud deployment

Kubernetes-native, OpenShift-ready, or managed via Axual Cloud. Keep your data exactly where your compliance and sovereignty policies require.

Axual platform features

Streaming
Governance
Connectors
Security
MCP
Event streaming

Production ready Apache Kafka on Strimzi

Multi-cluster sync for topics, schemas, and offsets; HTTPS access via REST Proxy.

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Governance

Kafka moves the data. Axual governs it

Track ownership, monitor usage, and maintain a full audit trail. Give your teams instant self-service without sacrificing enterprise security or compliance.

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Kafka connectors

Set up, run, and monitor connectors via self-service

API, or Terraform, and link databases, APIs, message queues, and legacy systems with pre-built connectors. No integration code required.

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DORA
compliant
ISO 27001
compliant
GDPR
compliant
AICPA
SOC 2 Type II
Security & compliance

Built for EU regulated industries

Banks, grid operators, and governments run on Axual because security is a first-class part of the platform, not a checklist bolted on at the end.

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Capability
Detail
Authentication
mTLS, SASL, OAuth. Managed through self-service.
Credentials Management
Generate or upload application credentials. Stored securely in Vault or comparable secrets store.
RBAC / ABAC
Role-based and attribute-based access control across the entire platform.
IAM / SSO
Integrate with your identity provider for single sign-on.
Granular Topic Access
Grant and revoke access to production topics on a per-application basis.
Audit Logging
Full CRUD audit trail on every platform action.
Sovereignty
EU-built, EU-hosted. On-premises deployment keeps data in your data centre.
MCP server

Manage Kafka with AI

Connect any MCP-compatible AI client to create topics, configure applications, generate KSML pipelines, and manage schemas. Every actions runs through the same governed API as your UI and Terraform.

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Deploy anywhere

Deploy where your data policies require

On-Premises

Your infrastructure, your rules

Deploy seamlessly using Helm Charts on your Kubernetes or Red Hat OpenShift clusters. Retain 100% control over your infrastructure, data centers, and security perimeter.

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  • Air-gapped security
  • Multi-cluster resilience
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Cloud

Zero operational overhead

Get started instantly with a fully managed environment on Axual Cloud. Focus on building streaming apps while we handle cluster health, updates, and maintenance.

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  • Instant provisioning
  • Automated maintenance
  • 99.90% SLA
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Hybrid

Unified multi-cluster control

Bridge your environment effortlessly. Manage, govern, and observe Kafka clusters spanning both on-premises data centers and public clouds through a single control plane.

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  • Centralized governance
  • Zero lock-in migration

"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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"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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“We were at a crossroads, with legacy technology preventing a solid digital transformation, and an ambitious strategy for customer centricity underlining requirements for becoming data-driven. We really needed the Axual platform to allow us to make the leap.”

Roger Stoffers
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Kafka by sector

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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Financial services

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

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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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Frequently asked questions

Is Axual an open-source alternative to Confluent?

Yes. Axual is an enterprise Kafka platform built on open-source foundations via the Strimzi operator, with Apicurio for schemas and Keycloak for identity — so there's no proprietary lock-in. It adds governance, self-service, and true on-premises deployment, the areas where regulated and sovereignty-focused buyers find Confluent weakest.

Can I run Kafka on-premises with governance built in?

Yes. Axual runs Apache Kafka on Kubernetes or OpenShift, on-premises, private cloud, hybrid, or Axual Cloud. Governance isn't bolted on: topic ownership, access control, schema enforcement, and full audit logging are part of the platform, so your data stays where your policies require.

What is Kafka data governance and how does Axual provide it?

Kafka data governance is the layer that controls who owns, accesses, and changes streaming data. Axual provides it through assigned topic and schema ownership, role- and attribute-based access control (RBAC/ABAC), schema enforcement between producers and consumers, and a full audit trail of every change across the platform.

How do I build Kafka Streams applications without Java?

Use KSML. It lets you define Kafka Streams topologies in YAML, with custom logic written in Python, no Java, no build pipelines. Express filters, transformations, joins, and aggregations declaratively, test locally, then deploy to production.

How does Axual help with Kafka compliance and audit requirements?

Axual logs every create, read, update, and delete action across the platform, giving you a complete audit trail for compliance reviews. Combined with access control, schema enforcement, and data masking.