Apache ActiveMQ
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What both publish
| Fact | Apache ActiveMQ | CloudAMQP |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The site lists Spring support, JCA 1.5 resource adaptors, and testing in TomEE, Geronimo, JBoss, GlassFish, and WebLogic. | Dedicated instances can export structured logs and metrics through OpenTelemetry to destinations including Splunk, Uptrace, Datadog, CloudWatch, Google Cloud Logging and Prometheus-compatible systems. |
| Licence | ActiveMQ is open source under the Apache License 2.0. | The CloudAMQP hosted service is commercial, while the LavinMQ broker and official JavaScript client are released under Apache License 2.0. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.3 out of 5 from 16 reviews | 4.3 out of 5 from 16 reviews |
Apache ActiveMQ plans
- Apache ActiveMQ ClassicFree
CloudAMQP plans
- Loyal LemmingFree
- Little LemurFree
- Little Lemur - For DevelopmentFree
- Elegant Ermine$19 a month
- Tough Tiger$19 a month
- Tough Tiger - For Hobby Apps$19 a month
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 CloudAMQP if…
It suits enterprises, startups, and hobby developers that need managed LavinMQ or RabbitMQ clusters. Teams needing monitoring, messaging protocols, or cloud deployment options may find the listed setup relevant.