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Eclipse Mosquitto vs HiveMQ MQTT Broker
Both stand on message queue (mq) software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
Mosquitto provides MQTT broker software and client tools across several platforms at no plan cost. Its self-hosted, on-premises model and best-effort community help are important considerations.
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HiveMQ provides MQTT messaging, clustering, and security features for enterprise and IoT deployments. Review the evaluation connection cap and listed paid plan costs when assessing fit.
Visit HiveMQ MQTT BrokerThe facts
| Eclipse Mosquitto | HiveMQ MQTT Broker | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Launch: $299 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | mosquitto.org | hivemq.com |
| On message queue (mq) software | #8 of 29 | #14 of 29 |
Eclipse Mosquitto: what it does well
- Free, open-source broker with core MQTT features
- Supports MQTT 5.0, 3.1.1, and 3.1
- Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Includes a C library and command-line clients
- Configurable delivery guarantees
What to know first
- Community support is best effort
- The listed plan is on-premises
HiveMQ MQTT Broker: what it does well
- Supports MQTT 3.1.1 and MQTT 5.0.
- Cluster nodes can change without downtime.
- Includes offline queuing and persistent messaging.
- Offers integrations with streaming and data services.
What to know first
- Evaluation mode is limited to 25 connections.
- Launch costs $299 a month.
- Run costs $499 a month.
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