Docs Self-Managed Get Started This is documentation for Self-Managed v23.2, which is no longer supported. To view the latest available version of the docs, see v24.2. Get Started What’s New Summary of new features and updates in the release. Introduction to Redpanda Learn about Redpanda event streaming. How Redpanda Works Learn specifics about Redpanda architecture. Redpanda Licensing Redpanda is free and source-available at the Redpanda GitHub repo. Additional features are included with an enterprise license. Redpanda Quickstart Spin up a Redpanda cluster in Docker to evaluate Redpanda on your Linux, macOS, or Windows machine. Then, create a basic streaming application and explore your cluster in Redpanda Console. Redpanda CLI The rpk command line interface tool lets you manage your Redpanda cluster, without the need to run a separate script for each function, as with Apache Kafka. Back to top × Simple online edits For simple changes, such as fixing a typo, you can edit the content directly on GitHub. Edit on GitHub Or, open an issue to let us know about something that you want us to change. Open an issue Contribution guide For extensive content updates, or if you prefer to work locally, read our contribution guide . Was this helpful? thumb_up thumb_down group Ask in the community mail Share your feedback group_add Make a contribution Docs Home What’s New