When choosing between Apache Camel and Spring Integration for enterprise integration, consider their design philosophies, ecosystems, and learning curves.
Apache Camel is a lightweight framework with a rich DSL and over 300 components, while Spring Integration is part of the Spring ecosystem with a focus on message-driven programming.
Apache Camel offers Java, XML, and YAML DSLs, ideal for code-centric configurations, while Spring Integration provides XML and Java DSL with seamless Spring Boot support.
Both frameworks support various Enterprise Integration Patterns, but Camel excels in protocol support and Spring Integration aligns closely with Spring projects.