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ElasticMQ vs NATS

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ElasticMQNATS
LanguageScalaGo
LicenceApache-2.0Apache-2.0
Stars2.9k21k
Latestv1.7.1v2.15.0
Last push2026-10-062026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 4 days between releasestoo few releases
Active contributors4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days33+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Amazon SQS. Alternatives to Amazon SQS →

    Drop-inElasticMQImplements the SQS API, so the AWS SDKs and CLI only need to point at its endpoint.

    PartialNATSWork queues on JetStream streams, through its own protocol and clients.