IBM MQ
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Plans and prices
From IBM MQ's own pricing page, checked 20 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| IBM MQ Virtual Processor Core Subscription License | $312 a month | Standard IBM MQ offering · Minimum 1-year term · minimum 1-year term |
| IBM MQ Advanced with AI Agents Virtual Processor Core Subscr | $583 a month | Advanced data resiliency, connectivity, security, and AI-powered operational int · billed monthly, minimum 1-year term |
| IBM MQ SaaS | $727 a month | Fully managed multi-tenant service · IBM handles upgrades, patches, and operational management tasks · billed monthly |
| IBM MQ SaaS pay-as-you-go | $1.02 a month | Flexible hourly pay-as-you-go plan · charged per VPC per hour |
| IBM MQ SaaS Lite | Priced on request | 10,000 messages per month |
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