Apache ZooKeeper

Open source

Centralized service for maintaining configuration, naming, and synchronization metadata for distributed systems.

by Apache Software FoundationOfficial site ↗Source code ↗

Pricing: free
Free tier: true
License: open-source
Open source: Yes

Editorial review

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Identity · Taxonomy

Documentation(HTTPS URL): https://zookeeper.apache.org/doc/r3.9.6/Verified
Tags(open-source;cloud-native): distributed-coordination, apache, open-source, distributed-systems, configuration-managementVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): self-hostedVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): freeVerification pending
Source repository(HTTPS URL): https://github.com/apache/zookeeperVerified
SPDX license IDs(Apache-2.0;MIT): Apache-2.0Verified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): Naming, Configuration management, Synchronization, Group services, Fault-tolerant replicationVerification pending

Api · Integrations · Ecosystem

API available(true/false): trueVerification pending
CLI(true/false): trueVerification pending

Support · Docs · Services

Support channels(email;ticket;chat;phone;community): mailing list, Slack channelVerified

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Distributed systems needing proven coordination: naming, configuration management, synchronization, and group services (Kafka, Hadoop, HBase).Verification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): mid-market, enterpriseVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): Coordination kernel for distributed systems such as Kafka, Hadoop, and HBase, Configuration management, Synchronization, NamingVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): specialistVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Changelog/release notes(HTTPS URL): https://zookeeper.apache.org/releases.htmlVerified
Current version(1.12.3): 3.9.6Verified
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Founded year(2012): 1999Verified
Headquarters country(US): United StatesVerified
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): foundationVerified

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