# EMQX Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about EMQX Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other IoT products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/230667/EMQ/alternatives --- # EMQX Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on March 13, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Integrations](#integrations)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) EMQX ## What is EMQX? EMQX is the world's most scalable and reliable MQTT Broker designed by EMQ. It supports 100M concurrent IoT device connections per cluster while maintaining extremely high throughput and sub-millisecond latency. EMQX boasts more than 20,000 global users from over 50 countries, connecting more than 100M IoT devices worldwide, and is trusted by over 300 customers in mission-critical IoT scenarios, including well-known brands like HPE, VMware, Verifone, SAIC Volkswagen and Ericsson. ## What is EMQX used for? [IoT](https://www.capterra.com/iot-software/)[Cloud Management](https://www.capterra.com/cloud-management-software/)[Database](https://www.capterra.com/database-management-software/) Overall rating Based on 8 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive \- Neutral \- Negative \- Contact vendor for pricing Free trial available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Do you work for EMQX?[Manage this product listing](https://digitalmarkets.gartner.com/get-listed/claim-bx?url=http://www.emqx.io&name=EMQX) ## Compare with a popular alternative Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status. ### EMQX 4.5 (8) VS. [4.6 (255)](https://www.capterra.com/p/172323/ManageEngine-Applications-Manager/reviews/) Starting Price Contact vendor Starting Price $395 Flat Rate, Per Year Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.3 (8) Ease Of Use 4.6 (255) Value For Money 4.0 (5) Value For Money 4.7 (216) Customer Service 4.7 (6) Customer Service 4.7 (250) ## EMQX alternatives [MySQL](https://www.capterra.com/p/11482/MySQL/) [4.6 (2,094)](https://www.capterra.com/p/11482/MySQL/reviews/) Starting price $2000.00 Per User, Per Month [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/11482/MySQL/) Highest Rated [MongoDB](https://www.capterra.com/p/127374/MongoDB/) [4.7 (468)](https://www.capterra.com/p/127374/MongoDB/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/127374/MongoDB/) [Oracle Database](https://www.capterra.com/p/5938/Oracle-Database/) [4.6 (471)](https://www.capterra.com/p/5938/Oracle-Database/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/5938/Oracle-Database/) [Pandora FMS](https://www.capterra.com/p/151020/Pandora-FMS/) [4.5 (125)](https://www.capterra.com/p/151020/Pandora-FMS/reviews/) Starting price $1530.00 Per User, Per Month [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/151020/Pandora-FMS/) ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. Access Controls/Permissions 4.8 (4) 25.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Real-Time Monitoring 4.3 (4) 25.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks Prototype Creation 4.3 (3) 33.33% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Create, manage and access prototypes to capture design concepts and test on users Third-Party Integrations 3.7 (3) 33.33% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes API 4.5 (2) 50.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Configuration Management 3.5 (2) 50.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Identify component attributes like servers, hardware, software, and manage relationships across all services EMQX 61 features Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges Automatically identify unusual behavior Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Track, manage and store the applications of potential future members, customers or candidates Track, monitor and analyse information pertaining to specific applications Monitor the usage of assets, such as equipment, tools, software, etc., throughout their lifecycle Automatically identify systems to be monitored Examine large amounts of data to uncover hidden patterns, correlations, and other insights Monitor service demand and performance to plan for adequate resources that meet business needs Determine and plan production capacity based on changing demands Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier Identify component attributes like servers, hardware, software, and manage relationships across all services Critical link between devices, network, and reliable delivery of IoT data. Assembly of graphs and charts for visualizing and tracking statistics/metrics Creation and customization of dashboards Connect to big data sources Import and export data to and from software applications Ability to handle large datasets Conceptual model of how data items relate to each other Manage and store data in a database Graphical representation of data Track and manage task relationships and dependencies Maintenance and upkeep of physical and/or virtual devices Access client's system information, including hardware and software configuration, to perform diagnostics Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components A chronological record of actions or occurrences within a network, software, or process Predefined actions automatically performed on the occurance of specific events Review data from past periods to reveal recurring tendencies Record and follow the progress of every issue Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user Operate multiple applications in a shared environment A set of indicators that tracks the performance of networks, applications, systems, teams, etc. Monitoring and measurement of relevant metrics to assess the performance of IT resources Predict future data based on historical data sets Arrange tasks based on the level of priority or urgency Create, manage and access prototypes to capture design concepts and test on users View and analyze individual requests received by a database Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time Receive data and information in real time Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs Active reporting of data and metrics Remotely monitor and manage client networks, endpoints, systems, and devices via locally installed applications Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data Process of planning, scheduling and executing the optimal and effective use of human capital across projects Reallocate existing resources to better utilize capacity Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches Continuously scan servers on a designated network to monitor health and search for any irregularities or failures Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Monitor or audit historical and current transactions to analyze customer account activities Take actions to troubleshoot issues for networks, devices, etc. Track the availability time for a designated network or website over a given period of time Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks Interact with data visualization elements, such as charts and graphs, to drill down into data Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. Features 4.8 (8) 4.8 Based on 8 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.0 (5) ### Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Free trial available Value for money 4.0 (5) 4.0 Based on 5 reviews ## Integrations [ MongoDB](https://www.capterra.com/p/127374/MongoDB/)[ Apache Kafka](https://www.capterra.com/p/228468/Apache-Kafka/)[ Oracle Service](https://www.capterra.com/p/227033/Oracle-Service/)[ InfluxDB](https://www.capterra.com/p/187476/InfluxDB/)[ RDS](https://www.capterra.com/p/167472/MonarqRC/) Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. Our team has helped 1 million+ businesses like yours find options that fit their needs. ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.7 (6) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.7 (6) 4.7 Based on 6 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.5 Based on 8 reviews Filter by rating 5(4) 4(4) 3(0) 2(0) 1(0) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent Derek W. IT Analyst Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing ### "Secure and versatile platform that facilitates connection of IoT devices" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 January 10, 2023 This is a platform that eliminates the possibility of data loss in the exchange processes. EMQX offers high security and performance in the data exchange process. Pros In our company it is necessary to maintain a communicative process at the height of our business processes, with EMQX we have achieved a fluid exchange of information through the use of IoT messaging. It is an easy to use and very secure platform. It allows you to connect to a wide variety of cloud services, which generates a lot of flexibility. It allows quick access from anywhere and at any time. Cons I have not found anything negative about the operation of this platform, it has provided many advantages to our communication processes. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AU Anonymous User Senior Engineer Computer Software ### "Very good cloud management tool" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 December 23, 2022 Pros I explored the this software for cloud management. It seems very useful. Cons I have not observed anything as of now.. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. \* Rodrigo A V. graphic designer Arts and Crafts ### "High performance and scalability for brokers and cloud connectivity." 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 December 11, 2022 Pros He has been very helpful in connecting and analysing the performance of data in different IoT devices especially in the cloud, It is highly compatible with AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure among others and one of its great advantages is that it is open source. Cons It is a very complete software, in the time I have been using it I have not had any problems Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Jesus Esteban F. Application Development Associate Computer Software ### "Excelente plataforma para MQTT" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 November 3, 2022 Ayudó a conectar bastantes dispositivos IOT en nuestra organización y ayudó a analizar fácilmente sus datos en tiempo real utilizando sus softwares de implementación de back-end. Pros Es muy fácil realizar la configuración de la plataforma, lo que evita el tedioso trabajo de reinstalar porque pudo haber quedado mal instalado. Cons Personalmente está muy bien lograda, no tengo quejas al respecto. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Ishan A. Blockchain Developer Health, Wellness and Fitness ### "Most reliable and scalable IOT based messaging platform" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 October 15, 2022 EMQX Enterprise and EMQX cloud both of its services are very helpful for all your needs. Pros 1\. Very reliable IOT service provider which ahas its presence all over the world. 2. It helps you keep your data secure. Cons 1\. I would suggest that it's user interface could be more interactive. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor November 16, 2022 Thank you, Ishan. Your feedback is valuable to us as it enables us to further develop our product and make your experience even better. AU Anonymous User Product Intern Computer Software ### "Great platform to buy IOT MQTT" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 October 7, 2022 It's reasonable and adequate, especially when compared to other available platforms. Pros I'd say EMQX offers consumers a variety of adaptable MQTT alternatives, is dependable and effective, and helps maintain data security. Cons I don't think there is a feature that is either not useful or not functioning properly, in my perspective. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor October 21, 2022 Thank you for the great review! We're so happy you enjoy our product. We strive to have the best customer service and products. Looking forward to having you as a customer to unlock more valuable features. If you have any questions at all, simply email us and we'll be happy to assist you! Priyanshu S. student Information Technology and Services ### "Nice service and product" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 3.0 3.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 July 21, 2022 Pros the most I like is there user interface and how they are providing services Cons there is nothing that I don't like about this software everything is fine Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. JS Jeremy S. Sr. Backend Engineer Computer Games ### "EMQX review" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 July 9, 2022 Pros The software is feature-rich, compliant to spec, performant and easy to set up. Cons Observability and log/error intelligibility can be lacking sometimes. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor July 13, 2022 Jeremy, thank you so much for your kind words! We are grateful to have you guys as part of the EMQ family. If you get a chance to try EMQX 5.0 (https://github.com/emqx/emqx), I think you'll really like the improvements we've made to observability and logging. 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