Buf Technologies, Inc.
Buf Technologies, Inc. specializes in data quality and management solutions through its Bufstream platform, which offers a cost-effective alternative to Apache Kafka and integrates with the Buf Schema Registry for governance and API documentation.
Services
Buf Technologies, Inc. offers a range of services focused on data quality and management. Their primary service, Bufstream, ensures data quality by rejecting messages that do not conform to the specified schema. The company provides a complete Protobuf platform, which includes a Schema Registry to facilitate gRPC adoption. Additionally, Bufstream integrates with the Buf Schema Registry to enforce data quality and governance policies. The company also offers a CLI tool for Protobuf management, enabling users to generate code, prevent breaking changes, and lint Protobuf schemas.
Products
Bufstream is a key product of Buf Technologies, Inc., designed as a Kafka-compatible queue that significantly reduces operational costs compared to Apache Kafka. It operates at a pricing model of $0.002 per uncompressed GiB written. Bufstream supports air-gapped deployment within AWS or GCP VPCs and can be deployed using a simple Helm chart in Kubernetes clusters. The Buf Schema Registry, available on AWS and Google Cloud Marketplaces, automatically generates API documentation and SDKs, and it provides pre-built SDKs for multiple programming languages, including C#, C++, Rust, and Python.
Integration and Compatibility
Bufstream integrates with various tools and platforms to enhance its functionality. It works seamlessly with IDEs, GitHub, Insomnia, Artifactory, Kafka, and identity providers. The Buf Schema Registry is designed to support Apache Iceberg and field-level Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). Additionally, Bufstream can redact Protobuf messages, allowing users to expose only a subset of fields to consumers, thereby enhancing data privacy and security.
Deployment and Cost Efficiency
Bufstream is designed for cost efficiency and ease of deployment. It reduces cloud costs by utilizing object storage instead of traditional disks, making it ten times less expensive to operate than Apache Kafka. The platform supports air-gapped deployments, ensuring data security in isolated environments. The deployment process is simplified through the use of a Helm chart for Kubernetes clusters, allowing for quick and efficient setup.
Community and Support
Buf Technologies, Inc. offers a free Community plan that includes one private repository and unlimited public repositories. This plan provides users with access to essential features while promoting community engagement. The Buf Schema Registry includes policy checks to prevent breaking changes in APIs, ensuring stability and reliability for developers. The company emphasizes support for users through its comprehensive tools and resources.