Can I run Aiven for Apache Kafka® within my own cloud account?

Yes, we offer a Bring Your Own Cloud (BYOC) model for larger setups. Please contact sales for more information, or check out our BYOC documentation .

Can I add more disk space to my plan?

Yes, with Aiven’s Dynamic Disk Sizing you can freely adjust the disk space allocation for Aiven for PostgreSQL , Aiven for MySQL , Aiven for Apache Kafka , Aiven for Cassandra , Aiven for M3 and Aiven for OpenSearch plans. Adjust the amount of disk space you use in the Aiven Console. You can go all the way up to three times the amount defined in your plan. The price of the additional storage also covers the additional backup storage needed to handle the increased disk size.

What benefits do I get if I start with the smallest Hobbyist plan and upgrade later?

Apache Kafka® Connect: with Aiven for Apache Kafka® service, Kafka Connect is included only in Business and Premium plans. Extra support: all accounts include basic email and chat support. Three additional support tiers are available for an added fee: Priority, Business, and Enterprise. Different tiers consist of a mix of phone support, twelve (12) hour support and technical account management depending on the level of commitment. Learn more about support response times and plans .

Can I change cloud provider on the go for my Aiven for Apache Kafka®?

Yes, whether you choose to migrate to a new cloud provider or just a new region within the same provider, the migration happens in the background and doesn't affect your service until the service has been rebuilt at the new cloud region.

Is my data secure with Aiven?

Aiven is committed to customers’ information security, privacy and compliance needs. Aiven demonstrates this with ISO 27001 certified Information Security and ISO 27701 certified Information Privacy Management Systems. Aiven is also ISAE 3000 (SOC2) audited and offers a more secure environment that is PCI-DSS and HIPAA compliant.

Find an Aiven for Apache Kafka^® plan that fits you

Enter your data requirements, and we'll find the Aiven for Apache Kafka® plan that best meets your needs.

Your data needs

Data volume

Messages/Sec

Average message size (KB)

Incoming data volume (MB/sec)

1.95(MB/sec)

Retention & Replication

Retention

Unit of time

Replication factor

Total estimated storage

494.38

Based on your input, we suggest the following plans

Suggested plans are intended as a starting point; you can always upgrade or downgrade later.

Cloud

Region

Plan	Dedicated VMs	CPU per VM	RAM per VM	Total storage	Extra storage	Hourly price	Est. monthly price
Business-4	3	2	4	600	N/A	$0.993	$725	Get started for free
Business-8	3	2	8	1200	N/A	$1.986	$1450	Get started for free
Business-16	3	4	16	2400	N/A	$3.836	$2800	Get started for free
Custom	Annual commitments are eligible for a discount. Custom plans available, contact sales.

*The estimated monthly pricing does not include the price for additional required storage. You can easily calculate cost including additional storage within Aiven console. Note: The est. monthly price can vary depending on the chosen cloud providers.