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| Fact | Apache ActiveMQ | Eclipse Mosquitto |
|---|---|---|
| Messaging model | It supports queues, topics, JMS addressing, persistent and transient messages, transactions, and XA messaging. | MQTT uses a publish/subscribe model suited to IoT messaging, including low-power sensors, phones, embedded computers, and microcontrollers. |
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.
Mosquitto suits developers and operators building IoT messaging systems who want a self-hosted broker across Linux, macOS, or Windows. Its client library and command-line tools may also suit teams integrating MQTT clients.