Apache ActiveMQ
The ActiveMQ Classic broker that Amazon MQ runs, on your own servers.
- Language
- Java
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Stars
- 2.5k
- Latest
- activemq-6.3.2
- Last push
- 2026-10-06
alternatives to
Amazon MQ
Managed ActiveMQ and RabbitMQ message brokers on AWS. A closed product from Amazon Web Services.
Side by side
| Tool | Fit | Stars | Licence | Terms | Self-hosted | Language | Latest | Last push |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apache ActiveMQ | Full replacement | 2.5k | Apache-2.0 | Open source | Yes | Java | activemq-6.3.2 | 2026-10-06 |
| Apache ActiveMQ Artemis | Partial | 1.1k | Apache-2.0 | Open source | Yes | Java | 2.57.0 | 2026-10-06 |
Every alternative
2 alternatives
Apache Artemis
Broker speaking AMQP, MQTT, STOMP and OpenWire; not the ActiveMQ Classic engine Amazon MQ runs.
- Language
- Java
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Stars
- 1.1k
- Latest
- 2.57.0
- Last push
- 2026-10-06
Head to head
About Amazon MQ
- Vendor
- Amazon Web Services