EMQX
8.1#1 in message broker softwareFrom $234 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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What both publish
| Fact | EMQX | Moquette |
|---|---|---|
| License | From version 5.9.0, EMQX uses Business Source License 1.1; Apache 2.0 becomes available four years after each version's first publication, and clusters over one node require a license file. | The repository identifies the project license as Apache-2.0. |
| Protocols | The platform supports MQTT 3.1.1 and 5.0, MQTT over WebSocket and QUIC, plus NATS, CoAP and LwM2M gateways. | The broker is described as compliant with MQTT 5 and MQTT 3 and supports QoS 0, QoS 1, and QoS 2. |
| Purpose | EMQX Enterprise is an MQTT messaging platform for connecting, moving, and processing IoT business data in real time. | Moquette is a lightweight Java MQTT broker for IoT projects that can be embedded in other applications. |
| Support | The pricing page lists 8/5 support for Serverless and 24/7 premium support for Dedicated Flex. | The project site links to a mailing list, and the repository README invites users to share feedback about their use of Moquette. |
EMQX plans
- Dedicated Flex$234 a month
- BYOCPriced on request
- ServerlessFree
- Enterprise—
Moquette plans
No prices published.
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.
Pick Moquette if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.