Apache Spark vs Apache Flink: which is better for streaming analytics?

Apache Flink is generally better for streaming analytics because it’s designed for real-time data processing with low latency, native stateful computations, and consistent event-time processing. Apache Spark Structured Streaming is mature and integrates with the wide Spark ecosystem, but it often incurs higher latency because it uses a micro-batch approach. If your analytics require sub-second speed and precise processing, Flink is typically preferred over Spark.