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VerneMQ

High-performance, distributed MQTT broker for reliable IoT message delivery.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars3.2k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags5 topics
High Availability TelemetryDevopsVernemq ServerDistributed Mqtt BrokerErlang Iot Clustering
Overview

Why consider VerneMQ?

VerneMQ is an open-source, high-performance distributed MQTT broker written in Erlang and Lua by OctoMatic. VerneMQ scales horizontally across server clusters, maintaining high availability for mission-critical enterprise IoT fleets, web applications, and smart telemetry sensors.

Guided learning

Learn VerneMQ by building

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

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Overview of VerneMQ

VerneMQ delivers persistent MQTT message queues with automatic cluster node replication.

Docker Quickstart

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1docker run -d -p 1883:1883 vernemq/vernemq:latest

VerneMQ is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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VerneMQ FAQs

VerneMQ 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.

VerneMQ 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.

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