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EMQX vs VerneMQ
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| Fact | EMQX | VerneMQ |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Erlang | Erlang |
| Licence | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 17k | 3.6k |
| Latest | 6.3.1 | 2.2.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 6 days between releases | about 215 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 12+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 5 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace AWS IoT Core. Alternatives to AWS IoT Core →
PartialEMQXClustered MQTT broker with a rules engine and data bridges; the licence allows one production node for free.
PartialVerneMQClustered MQTT broker built on Erlang/OTP; MQTT only, no device management.
EMQX
EMQX
unsigned The latest release, 6.3.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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VerneMQ
✓ signed The latest release, 2.2.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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