When I'd Actually Reach for Kafka, Redpanda, or NATSWhat my benchmark didn't test, the real operational differences between Kafka, Redpanda, and NATS, and when each one actually earns its keep.5 min read·nipunnair.hashnode.devAug 2
Kafka vs Redpanda vs NATS on My M4 Mac: The Real Numbers Corrected Kafka, Redpanda, and NATS JetStream latency numbers on an M4 Mac, full test rig disclosed — plus does Kafka still need ZooKeeper in 2026?7 min read·nipunnair.hashnode.devAug 2
The Benchmark Bug That Made NATS Look 9x Faster Than KafkaMy first Kafka vs Redpanda vs NATS benchmark showed NATS 9x faster — a flat percentile curve exposed it as a test bug, not a real result.6 min read·nipunnair.hashnode.devAug 2
Streaming Showdown: Kafka vs Redpanda vs NATS, benchmarked honestlyI benchmarked Kafka, Redpanda, and NATS JetStream on the same machine did the benchmarking and shared learnings.4 min read·nipunnair.hashnode.devAug 2
