# Redpanda > Redpanda is a high-performance, Kafka®-compatible streaming data platform designed for real-time applications, AI, and analytics. It offers a developer-friendly experience, secure enterprise features, and cost-efficiency at scale by optimizing performance for modern hardware. Built in C++ with a streamlined architecture, Redpanda enables developers to create real-time applications from edge to cloud with low-latency performance. It is designed to be easy to integrate, simple to scale, and secure in any environment. ## Key Features - **Kafka® Compatibility**: Seamless integration with existing Kafka® applications. - **High Performance**: 5-6x more efficient than Kafka, reducing hardware and operational costs. - **AI Integration**: Redpanda powers AI-driven applications by enabling real-time data streaming for machine learning models and AI workflows. - **Redpanda Connect**: A powerful connectivity solution that allows users to connect anything to everywhere with over 270+ connectors. It simplifies the integration process with composable YAML configurations and native Change Data Capture (CDC) support. - **Developer First**: Built with tools and connectors that make it easy for developers to build powerful data products. - **Scalable**: Handles up to 100GB/min throughput and peaks of 100K transactions/second. - **Cost-Efficient**: Tiered storage saves up to 30% on storage costs. ## Homepage - [Redpanda Homepage](https://www.redpanda.com): Overview of Redpanda's platform, features, and resources. ## Product Pages - [Redpanda's Console (Kafka UI)](https://www.redpanda.com/redpand-console-kafka-ui): Explore the Kafka UI offered by Redpanda's for managing your streaming data infrastructure. - [Redpanda Connect](https://www.redpanda.com/connect): Discover how Redpanda Connect simplifies integration and connectivity with its library of 270+ connectors. ## AI Capabilities - [Redpanda AI](https://ai.redpanda.com): Learn how Redpanda integrates with leading AI frameworks such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and Gemini. Redpanda supports vector databases like Pinecone and QuestDB for AI-driven data processing. - **Sovereign AI**: Run secure, performant AI models locally with Redpanda while reducing costs. Redpanda allows you to keep your data within your network boundaries, ensuring privacy and compliance. ## Comparison Pages - [Redpanda vs. Kafka](https://www.redpanda.com/compare/redpanda-vs-kafka): Compare Redpanda and Kafka to discover how Redpanda offers simpler operations, greater cost efficiency, and better performance for real-time data streaming without the complexity of external dependencies.. - [Redpanda vs. Amazon MSK](https://www.redpanda.com/compare/redpanda-vs-amazon-msk): Compare Redpanda Cloud and Amazon MSK to see how Redpanda delivers simpler operations, lower costs, and better performance for mission-critical, high-throughput data streams with up to 10x lower latency and 6x lower total cost of ownership. - [Redpanda vs. Confluent](https://www.redpanda.com/compare/redpanda-vs-confluent): Compare Redpanda and Confluent to discover how Redpanda offers simpler operations, lower costs, and better performance for real-time data streaming with fewer dependencies and optimized infrastructure. - [Compare Platform Editions](https://www.redpanda.com/compare-platform-editions): Compare Redpanda Community and Enterprise Editions to discover how Redpanda Enterprise offers advanced features like tiered storage, read replicas, and 24/7 support for mission-critical workloads, while the Community Edition provides a free, source-available option for development and testing. ## Resources - [What is Redpanda?](https://www.redpanda.com/what-is-redpanda): Discover Redpanda, a Kafka®-compatible streaming data platform designed for simplicity, speed, and cost efficiency, offering an end-to-end developer experience without external dependencies. - [Platform Capabilities](https://www.redpanda.com/platform-capabilities): Explore Redpanda's powerful features, including Kafka compatibility, built-in data transforms, and intelligent tiered storage, designed for high performance and cost efficiency. - [Resources](https://www.redpanda.com/resources): Access whitepapers, webinars, eBooks, and other learning materials related to streaming data and real-time analytics. - [Blog](https://www.redpanda.com/blog): Latest updates, tutorials, and use cases related to streaming data and real-time analytics. - [Try Redpanda](https://www.redpanda.com/try-redpanda): Get started with Redpanda by trying it out for free. - [Pricing Estimator](https://www.redpanda.com/price-estimator): Estimate the cost of deploying Redpanda for your use case. ## Customer Success Stories & Case Studies - [Customer Case Studies](https://www.redpanda.com/customers): Explore how companies are using Redpanda in various industries to power real-time applications. - **Alpaca**: [Read the case study](https://www.redpanda.com/case-study/alpaca). Redpanda enabled Alpaca to achieve 100x faster order processing, handling over $1B in trading per day and processing 1M fractional orders in under 1 minute. - **Equal Experts**: [Read the case study](https://www.redpanda.com/case-study/equal-experts). Redpanda simplified Equal Experts' data infrastructure, reducing operational complexity and enabling real-time data streaming for their clients. - **Fortis Games**: [Read the case study](https://www.redpanda.com/case-study/fortis-games). Redpanda powered Fortis Games' real-time gaming platform with high performance and low latency, scaling effortlessly with player demand. - **Goldsky**: [Read the case study](https://www.redpanda.com/case-study/goldsky). Redpanda allowed Goldsky to provide real-time blockchain data to developers, ensuring high throughput and low-latency without the complexity of traditional systems. - **Jump Trading**: [Read the case study](https://www.redpanda.com/case-study/jump-trading). Redpanda improved Jump Trading’s ability to handle high-frequency trading data with ultra-low latency, enhancing decision-making and market performance. - **LiveRamp**: [Read the case study](https://www.redpanda.com/case-study/liveramp). LiveRamp optimized its data pipelines with Redpanda, processing 1B data syncs daily, managing 3PB of data per month, and supporting 500 integrations. - **Poolside**: [Read the case study](https://www.redpanda.com/case-study/poolside). Redpanda managed Poolside’s streaming data pipelines, allowing them to focus on building AI models while benefiting from simplified operations and reliable performance. - **ShareChat**: [Read the case study](https://www.redpanda.com/case-study/sharechat). Redpanda helped ShareChat reduce cloud spend by 70%, handle up to 5M messages per second, and increase developer productivity by 10x. - **StoneX**: [Read the case study](https://www.redpanda.com/case-study/stonex). Redpanda enabled StoneX to process financial transactions using 5-6x fewer resources than Kafka, handling 4TB of logs daily with minimal latency. - **The Hotels Network (THN)**: [Read the case study](https://www.redpanda.com/case-study/the-hotels-network). THN achieved 100% uptime, processed over 6PB of data monthly, and enabled communication between over 90 microservices using Redpanda. - **Zafin**: [Read the case study](https://www.redpanda.com/case-study/zafin). Zafin processed over 800M daily events, achieved 100% Kafka compatibility, and required zero code changes when switching to Redpanda. ## Events - [Events](https://www.redpanda.com/events): Explore upcoming virtual and in-person events hosted by Redpanda's. You can also access on-demand content like past streamcasts, masterclasses, and tech talks. - **Streamfest Event**: [Redpanda's Streamfest](https://www.redpanda.com/streamfest) is a 5-hour virtual event for data engineers and architects. It features technical sessions, live demos, and hands-on workshops focused on streaming data technologies for real-time applications, analytics, and AI. Attendees have opportunities to learn from industry leaders and network with experts. ## Documentation - [Redpanda Documentation](https://docs.redpanda.com): Comprehensive technical documentation for Redpanda. ## Other - [Press Resources](https://www.redpanda.com/press): News, announcements, and media resources about Redpanda. - [Contact Us](https://www.redpanda.com/contact): Get in touch with Redpanda's team for inquiries or support. - [Partners Page](https://www.redpanda.com/partners): Learn about partnerships and collaborations with other companies or platforms. ## Legal - [Privacy Policy](https://www.redpanda.com/legal/privacy-policy) - [Terms of Use](https://www.redpanda.com/legal/terms-of-use)