Eclipse Mosquitto
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VisitEclipse Mosquitto vs EMQX
What both publish
| Fact | Eclipse Mosquitto | EMQX |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Mosquitto is an open-source message broker that implements MQTT 5.0, 3.1.1, and 3.1. | EMQX Enterprise is an MQTT messaging platform for connecting, moving, and processing IoT business data in real time. |
| Security | The project directs people who find a vulnerability to report it through the Eclipse Security page and lists past security issues and fixes. | Security features include TLS/mTLS, X.509 certificate authentication, access controls, and audit logs. |
Eclipse Mosquitto plans
- Open-source MosquittoFree
EMQX plans
- Dedicated Flex$234 a month
- BYOCPriced on request
- ServerlessFree
- Enterprise—
Pick Eclipse Mosquitto if…
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.
Pick EMQX if…
EMQX suits teams building IoT systems that need MQTT messaging alongside data processing, protocol gateways, and integrations. Its deployment choices and management API may also suit teams that want to operate the platform through containers, Kubernetes, or installation packages.