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Eclipse Mosquitto vs NanoMQ
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| Fact | Eclipse Mosquitto | NanoMQ |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C | C |
| Licence | Other | MIT |
| Stars | 11k | 2.6k |
| Latest | v2.1.2 | 0.25.6 |
| Last push | 2026-10-04 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days | 9 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 →
PartialEclipse MosquittoMQTT broker only, on a single node; no device registry, shadows or rules engine.
PartialNanoMQLightweight MQTT broker for edge devices, with bridging to cloud brokers and a rules engine.
Eclipse Mosquitto
✓ signed The latest release, v2.1.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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NanoMQ
unsigned The latest release, 0.25.6, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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