SQS vs Kinesis
Compare multiple streaming and messaging technologies
What is the difference between SQS and Kinesis?
Amazon Kinesis is a fully managed AWS service designed for high-throughput, real-time data streaming and analytics with built-in durability and replay capabilities. Amazon SQS is a fully managed message queuing service focused on decoupling application components with simple, reliable message delivery, without the streaming-specific features of Kinesis.
Feature |  SQS |  Kinesis |
|---|---|---|
Event Streaming PlatformIs this system fundamentally designed for handling continuous, high-volume streams of events, often for real-time analytics or data pipelines? | ||
Traditional Message QueueIs this system primarily optimized for point-to-point communication, task queues, and ensuring reliable delivery of individual messages? | ||
Message Replay SupportCan consumers re-read or 'rewind' to process messages from any point in history, even if they've been consumed before? | ||
Strict Message OrderingDoes the system guarantee that messages are delivered and processed in the exact order they were sent within a logical partition or queue? | ||
Open SourceIs the core project an open-source technology with its source code publicly available? | ||
Easy to Setup & MaintainHow straightforward is the initial setup, configuration, and ongoing operational management of this system? | ||
Stream Processing EngineIs this a dedicated engine for processing and transforming data streams in real-time? |
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