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AutoMQ vs Apache RocketMQ
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| Fact | AutoMQ | Apache RocketMQ |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | Java |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 11k | 23k |
| Latest | 1.7.5-rc1 | rocketmq-all-5.5.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-03 |
| Release cadence | about 11 days between releases | about 119 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 12 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 21 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Apache Kafka. Alternatives to Apache Kafka →
Drop-inAutoMQA Kafka fork that keeps partitions in S3-compatible object storage, with the same protocol and tools.
Full replacementApache RocketMQStreaming and messaging with transactional and delayed messages, through its own protocol and clients.
AutoMQ
- nightly2024-08-23Automated nightly release, will be updated every day at 20:00 UTCpre-release
- 1.7.5-rc12026-09-24fix(metadata): clear pending topic configs on replay
- 1.7.5-rc02026-09-02fix(s3stream): retry block index load after compaction race (1.7 backport)
- 1.7.42026-08-29fix(log): preserve confirm offset metadata on append ack
- 1.7.32026-08-18perf(zerozone): improve high-throughput routing
Apache RocketMQ
- rocketmq-all-5.5.12026-08-20This maintenance release removes fastjson 1.x from the distribution (fastjson2 upgraded to 2.0.63 and DLedger bumped to…
- rocketmq-all-5.5.02026-04-10This version introduces Lite Mode, a lightweight subscription mechanism designed for AI scenarios, alongside enhancemen…
- rocketmq-all-5.4.02025-12-24This version introduces two new features and a few minor fixes.
- rocketmq-all-5.3.42025-11-27This is a bug-fix release that includes numerous improvements to enhance stability, performance, and correctness. Key h…
- rocketmq-all-5.3.32025-05-07This version no longer supports "ACL 1.0" related features, please use "ACL 2.0".
AutoMQ
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Apache RocketMQ
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