Apache ActiveMQ
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What both publish
| Fact | Apache ActiveMQ | NanoMQ |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | Installation consists of downloading an archive, extracting it and starting the broker with the supplied activemq command. | NanoMQ can be installed with Docker, Linux package managers, Windows zip packages, or built from source. |
| Integrations | The site lists Spring support, JCA 1.5 resource adaptors, and testing in TomEE, Geronimo, JBoss, GlassFish, and WebLogic. | NanoMQ documents event-driven WebHooks and HTTP APIs for integration with external systems. |
| Persistence | KahaDB and JDBC are supported persistence choices, with a high-performance journal option. | NanoMQ provides built-in data persistence and can resume uploading when a connection is restored. |
| Product | Apache ActiveMQ is an open source messaging and Integration Patterns server. | NanoMQ is a lightweight MQTT broker for the IoT Edge platform. |
Apache ActiveMQ plans
- Apache ActiveMQ ClassicFree
NanoMQ plans
- NanoMQ Basic VersionFree
- NanoMQ Full VersionFree
- NanoMQ MsQuic EditionFree
- NanoMQ SQLite EditionFree
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 NanoMQ if…
It suits teams building self-hosted MQTT messaging for edge devices or MECs who need configurable protocols, bridging, persistence, or rules. Its platform-specific limits matter if Windows QUIC or the listed Linux gateways are required.