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>>anonu+(OP)
Just because something can be used to do something doesn't mean it should. Kafka is specifically designed for this purpose, it is free, and it is easy to learn and use. If "starting with Postgres and then switching out when the time comes" saves money then I can understand. Otherwise use the right tool for the right job, right from the start.

>>petilo+tb
I've been on stage at KafkaConf demo-ing my Kafka SRE chops, and I would avoid Kafka until I am sure it is necessary.

'easy to learn and use' is a downright lie.

edit: link to this same topic being discussed a few weeks ago: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=28903614#28904103