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Spring Integration

Free#57 of 110 in Integration Platform as a Service Software

Spring Integration: A mature, code-oriented choice for Java teams building self-hosted integrations. Ranked #57 of 110 in Integration Platform as a Service Software by our editors (5.2/10); pricing: Open source; best for java teams building self-hosted integrations.

5.2/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
5.2 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Java teams building self-hosted integrations
Paid from
Free
Deployment model
On-premises
Founded
2007
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Supports routing, filtering, aggregation, and transformation
- Connects with HTTP, Kafka, RabbitMQ, databases, and messaging systems
- Offers declarative flows with Java, XML, Groovy, or Kotlin
Where it doesn't
- Self-hosted deployment requires teams to manage the environment
- Java-centered development narrows accessibility for non-Java teams
- Support channels are centered on documentation

Our verdict on Spring Integration

Spring Integration is an open-source Java framework from Broadcom that extends the Spring programming model with Enterprise Integration Patterns. It is designed for developers building message-driven microservices and other Spring-based applications that need routing, filtering, aggregation, transformation, scheduling, and communication between application components. Small, mid-market, and enterprise teams can run it in self-hosted environments, including traditional on-premises and cloud-native architectures.

Its main strength is breadth across integration patterns and transport protocols. Developers can define integration flows with Java, XML, Groovy, or Kotlin, then connect components through point-to-point or publish/subscribe message channels, endpoints, gateways, and channel adapters. The published capabilities cover HTTP and REST, FTP and SFTP, JMS, TCP and UDP, email, RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka, MQTT, SOAP, JDBC, JPA, MongoDB, STOMP, and Web Services. Reactive Streams, native image support, and JMX-based management and monitoring extend its fit for applications that need real-time synchronization and operational visibility.

The trade-off is that Spring Integration is a framework/library rather than a hosted iPaaS. Teams choose the open-source model without commercial plan tiers, but they also take responsibility for self-hosted deployment, application architecture, and ongoing operations. Its code-oriented approach suits Java teams comfortable with the Spring ecosystem, while organizations seeking a visual builder, managed connectors, or a hosted integration service should consider another category option. Spring Integration is a strong fit when control, protocol coverage, and declarative integration flows matter more than low-code onboarding.

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Spring Integration pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Spring Integration fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Deployment model	On-premises
Connector count	Not verified
Workflow orchestration	Yes
Data transformation	Yes
Real-time sync	Yes
On-premises connectors	Yes
API management	Not verified
Deployment	Self-hosted
Support	Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	20 integrations: HTTP/REST, FTP, SFTP, STOMP, SOAP, TCP … See all →
Pricing	Open source
Website	spring.io
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

Spring Integration integrations

Spring Integration lists 20 integrations on its own site.

HTTP/REST
FTP
SFTP
STOMP
SOAP
TCP
UDP
JMS
RabbitMQ
Email
Apache Kafka
MQTT
JDBC
JPA
MongoDB
Redis
WebSockets
WebFlux
ZeroMQ
JMX

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