Compare HiveMQ and RabbitMQ 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (37.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
No pricing available
HiveMQ
Star Rating
(78)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
Free Trial is available
Learn more about HiveMQRabbitMQ
Star Rating
(47)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (37.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that HiveMQ excels in handling variable loads, with users praising its throughput consistency. This is particularly beneficial for platforms with fluctuating traffic, as it ensures reliable message delivery even during peak times.
- Users say RabbitMQ offers a user-friendly interface for managing exchanges, making it easy to add new queues. However, some users have noted that it may not always meet specific workflow needs, leading to occasional configuration challenges.
- Reviewers mention that HiveMQ's MQTT-based architecture is highly effective for real-time connections between IoT devices and backends. This capability is highlighted as a key reason for choosing HiveMQ over lighter alternatives.
- According to verified reviews, RabbitMQ is appreciated for its open-source libraries and comprehensive guides, which can aid in implementation. However, it has received fewer recent reviews, indicating a potential decline in user engagement.
- Users highlight HiveMQ's robust clustering capabilities, allowing for horizontal scaling of broker nodes without message loss. This feature is particularly valuable for businesses that require high availability and reliability during peak device activity.
- G2 reviewers note that while RabbitMQ has a solid foundation with its pub-sub approach, it struggles to match the overall satisfaction and support quality that HiveMQ users experience, particularly in areas like ease of use and quality of support.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
HiveMQ
HiveMQ Self-Managed Editions
Free Trial
MQTT messaging solution that runs anywhere
Choose from:
-Community Edition
-Starter Edition
-Professional Edition
-Enterprise Edition
- 24/7 Support available
- Clustering for high availability and scalability
- Essential security features
RabbitMQ
No pricing availableFree Trial
HiveMQ
Free Trial is available
RabbitMQ
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.4
68
8.7
40
Ease of Use
9.0
68
8.4
40
Ease of Setup
8.8
60
8.3
14
Ease of Admin
8.8
20
8.5
14
Quality of Support
9.1
66
8.2
32
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
20
8.1
13
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
67
9.1
37
Features by Category
Functionality
9.0
32
8.6
24
9.1
28
8.2
21
9.5
29
7.8
22
9.3
32
8.0
23
Integration
9.5
30
8.4
24
9.3
29
7.9
23
9.0
29
7.8
24
Management
9.2
30
8.0
23
9.3
29
8.2
21
9.2
28
8.3
21
Agentic AI - Message Queue (MQ)
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
9.3
34
Not enough data
8.6
33
Not enough data
9.1
32
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Reporting
9.0
27
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Systems Management
8.7
13
Not enough data
9.5
11
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
IoT Capabilities
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Industrial IoT
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
HiveMQ and RabbitMQ are categorized as Message Queue (MQ)
Unique Categories
HiveMQ is categorized as IoT Connectivity Management and Industrial IoT
RabbitMQ has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
HiveMQ
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
RabbitMQ
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
23.6%
Information Technology and Services
15.3%
Marketing and Advertising
4.2%
Industrial Automation
4.2%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
2.8%
Other
50.0%
Computer Software
28.9%
Information Technology and Services
15.6%
Financial Services
8.9%
Internet
6.7%
Automotive
4.4%
Other
35.6%
Alternatives
Discussions
What does HiveMQ's enterprise support look like compared to open-source alternatives?
1 Comment
Official Response from HiveMQ
HiveMQ’s enterprise support is designed for always‑on industrial and IoT environments where downtime is not an option. The Enterprise tier includes 24/7...Read more
Is HiveMQ suitable for AI and machine learning workloads in industrial environments?
1 Comment
Official Response from HiveMQ
HiveMQ is highly suitable for AI and machine learning workloads in industrial environments because it provides a reliable MQTT-based data backbone that...Read more
How does HiveMQ help enable IT/OT integration?
1 Comment
Official Response from HiveMQ
HiveMQ enables IT/OT integration by replacing fragile point‑to‑point connections with an event‑driven architecture built on MQTT, so OT systems publish data...Read more
RabbitMQ has no more discussions with answers
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