Apache ActiveMQ
7.5#4 in message broker softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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Apache Qpid Broker-J
6.3#17 in message broker softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Apache ActiveMQ | Apache Qpid Broker-J |
|---|---|---|
| Current release | ActiveMQ 6.3.2 was released on September 2, 2026 as a maintenance release. | The listed current release is Qpid Broker-J 10.1.1. |
| Persistence | KahaDB and JDBC are supported persistence choices, with a high-performance journal option. | Pluggable persistence supports Derby, SQL, and BDB stores. |
Apache ActiveMQ plans
- Apache ActiveMQ ClassicFree
Apache Qpid Broker-J plans
- Apache Qpid Broker-JFree
Pick Apache ActiveMQ if…
ActiveMQ suits teams that need a self-hosted messaging server with multiple protocols, client languages and transport choices. It is also relevant where JMS support and configurable destination permissions are needed.
Pick Apache Qpid Broker-J if…
It suits teams that need a self-hosted AMQP broker with configurable routing, queues, persistence, and authentication. Its management interfaces and Windows and UNIX installation documentation may also fit teams operating across those systems.