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Developer ToolsAlternative to AWS IoT CoreAlternative to Azure IoT HubAlternative to HiveMQ

EMQX

The world's most scalable open-source MQTT broker for IoT, IIoT, and connected vehicles.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars13.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Erlang Distributed BrokerDevopsEmqx ServerMqtt Broker IotTelemetry Stream Router
Overview

Why consider EMQX?

EMQX is an open-source, massively scalable distributed MQTT broker written in Erlang/OTP by EMQ. EMQX handles over 100 million concurrent IoT device connections, routing telemetry packets with low latency, TLS encryption, and rule-engine data integrations into Kafka and databases.

Guided learning

Learn EMQX by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of EMQX

EMQX scales enterprise IoT device connections and telemetry streaming pipelines.

Docker Quickstart

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1docker run -d -p 1883:1883 -p 18083:18083 emqx/emqx:latest

EMQX is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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EMQX FAQs

EMQX is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

EMQX is listed under the Apache-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

EMQX is listed as an alternative to AWS IoT Core. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.