IBM MQ
IBM MQ is ranked #1 of 27 in message queue (MQ) software on Freedom251. It runs on Linux, macOS, Web, Windows. Paid plans start at $1.02/mo.
IBM MQ plans and pricing
All plansIBM MQ Virtual Processor Core Subscription License $312/mo minimum 1-year term Standard IBM MQ offering · Minimum 1-year term ibm.com · 20 Sept 2026
IBM MQ Advanced with AI Agents Virtual Processor Core Subscr $583/mo billed monthly, minimum 1-year term Advanced data resiliency, connectivity, security, and AI-powered operational int ibm.com · 20 Sept 2026
IBM MQ SaaS $727/mo billed monthly Fully managed multi-tenant service · IBM handles upgrades, patches, and operational management tasks ibm.com · 20 Sept 2026
IBM MQ SaaS pay-as-you-go $1.02/mo charged per VPC per hour Flexible hourly pay-as-you-go plan ibm.com · 20 Sept 2026
Compared on message queue (MQ) software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- $312/mo
- Max message size
- 100 MB
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