Pros of kafka-docker

• More actively maintained with frequent updates
• Supports multiple Kafka and Scala versions
• Offers more configuration options and flexibility

Cons of kafka-docker

• Slightly more complex setup process
• May require additional configuration for production use
• Less opinionated, which can lead to more decision-making for users

Code Comparison

kafka-docker:

version: '2'
services:
  zookeeper:
    image: wurstmeister/zookeeper
    ports:
      - "2181:2181"
  kafka:
    build: .
    ports:
      - "9092:9092"
    environment:
      KAFKA_ADVERTISED_HOST_NAME: localhost
      KAFKA_ZOOKEEPER_CONNECT: zookeeper:2181

docker-kafka:

version: '2'
services:
  kafka:
    image: spotify/kafka
    ports:
     - "9092:9092"
     - "2181:2181"
    environment:
      ADVERTISED_HOST: localhost
      ADVERTISED_PORT: 9092

The kafka-docker example shows separate services for Zookeeper and Kafka, offering more granular control. The docker-kafka example combines both into a single service, which is simpler but less flexible.

kafka-docker provides more configuration options through environment variables, while docker-kafka offers a more streamlined setup with fewer options out-of-the-box.

Pros of fast-data-dev

• Includes a comprehensive set of Kafka ecosystem tools (Kafka, ZooKeeper, Schema Registry, Kafka Connect, Landoop Tools)
• Provides a web UI for easier management and monitoring
• Offers pre-configured settings for quick setup and development

Cons of fast-data-dev

• Larger image size due to additional components
• May be overkill for simple Kafka setups or testing
• Potentially more complex to customize or extend

Code Comparison

fast-data-dev:

version: '2'
services:
  fast-data-dev:
    image: lensesio/fast-data-dev
    ports:
      - "2181:2181"
      - "9092:9092"
      - "8081-8083:8081-8083"

docker-kafka:

version: '2'
services:
  kafka:
    image: spotify/kafka
    ports:
      - "9092:9092"
      - "2181:2181"

The fast-data-dev example exposes more ports for additional services, while docker-kafka focuses on core Kafka and ZooKeeper ports. fast-data-dev provides a more comprehensive environment out-of-the-box, whereas docker-kafka offers a simpler, more focused Kafka setup that may be easier to customize for specific needs.

Pros of kafka-ui

• Provides a user-friendly web interface for managing Kafka clusters
• Offers more comprehensive monitoring and management features
• Actively maintained with regular updates and new features

Cons of kafka-ui

• Requires additional setup and configuration compared to docker-kafka
• May have a steeper learning curve for users new to Kafka management tools

Code Comparison

kafka-ui (Docker Compose example):

version: '2'
services:
  kafka-ui:
    image: provectuslabs/kafka-ui
    container_name: kafka-ui
    ports:
      - "8080:8080"
    environment:
      - KAFKA_CLUSTERS_0_NAME=local
      - KAFKA_CLUSTERS_0_BOOTSTRAPSERVERS=kafka:9092

docker-kafka (Docker Compose example):

version: '2'
services:
  kafka:
    image: spotify/kafka
    ports:
      - "9092:9092"
    environment:
      ADVERTISED_HOST: localhost
      ADVERTISED_PORT: 9092

kafka-ui offers a more feature-rich solution for managing Kafka clusters through a web interface, while docker-kafka provides a simpler Docker image for running Kafka instances. The choice between the two depends on the specific needs of the project and the level of management capabilities required.