About Aiven
Aiven is a managed platform for open source data services. It runs databases, streaming tools and search engines so your team can focus on the apps built on top of them.
What it does
Aiven hosts and operates common open source data tools for you. You choose a service, such as a streaming system or a relational database, and Aiven handles patching, scaling, security and uptime. A single control plane covers services across AWS, Google Cloud and Azure, so teams can run workloads where they make the most sense for cost, latency or data residency.
Key features
- Managed Apache Kafka for streaming data
- PostgreSQL, MySQL and ClickHouse databases
- OpenSearch for search and Valkey for caching
- One control plane across several clouds
- Open standards that keep data portable
Who it's for
Teams building apps, retrieval features or AI agents that need reliable data infrastructure. It suits backend teams and data engineers who want open source tools without running the servers themselves, and who want to avoid being tied to one vendor.
Pricing and good to know
Pricing depends on the services and plan you choose, so check the current rates on the official site before you start. Workloads can run on AWS, Google Cloud, Azure or in your own cloud account. Because the core tools are open source, your data stays portable. The site offers a trial to get started.
Highlights
- Managed Kafka, PostgreSQL, MySQL and ClickHouse services
- OpenSearch for search and Valkey for caching
- Runs on AWS, Google Cloud, Azure or your own cloud account
- One control plane to manage services across clouds
- Patching, scaling and uptime handled by the platform
