MQTT.fx vs MQTTBox

Struggling to choose between MQTT.fx and MQTTBox? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

MQTT.fx is a Network & Admin solution with tags like mqtt, iot, messaging.

It boasts features such as MQTT client to publish and subscribe to topics, Supports MQTT 3.1.1 and 5.0 protocols, Clean and intuitive UI, Topic hierarchy view, SSL/TLS support, WebSocket support, Retained message support, Last will and testament support, Automatic reconnect, Syntax highlighting for topic filters, Dark mode support and pros including Free and open source, Easy to use, Good for testing MQTT servers, Available on Windows, Mac, Linux.

On the other hand, MQTTBox is a Network & Admin product tagged with mqtt, messaging, iot, client, testing, open-source.

Its standout features include MQTT client that can publish and subscribe, Supports MQTT 3.1.1 and 5.0 protocols, Connect to public brokers or local broker, View published messages in grid or raw format, SSL/TLS support, Auto-reconnect on connection failure, Retain message support, Publish with QoS 0, 1 and 2, Light and dark theme, and it shines with pros like Free and open source, Easy to use UI, Cross-platform (Windows, Mac, Linux), Supports latest MQTT protocol versions, Allows testing MQTT apps without writing code.

Feature	MQTT.fx	MQTTBox
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Network & Admin	Network & Admin

Product Overview

MQTT.fx

Description: MQTT.fx is a free, open-source MQTT client that allows you to test MQTT servers. It has a simple, easy-to-use interface for publishing and subscribing to topics, along with handy features like a topic hierarchy view.

MQTTBox

Description: MQTTBox is an open source MQTT client tool that enables users to easily test and debug MQTT clients and brokers. It features an intuitive UI with message logging, topic subscription, and publishing capabilities for working with MQTT.

Key Features Comparison

MQTT.fx Features

• MQTT client to publish and subscribe to topics
• Supports MQTT 3.1.1 and 5.0 protocols
• Clean and intuitive UI
• Topic hierarchy view
• SSL/TLS support
• WebSocket support
• Retained message support
• Last will and testament support
• Automatic reconnect
• Syntax highlighting for topic filters
• Dark mode support

MQTTBox Features

• MQTT client that can publish and subscribe
• Supports MQTT 3.1.1 and 5.0 protocols
• Connect to public brokers or local broker
• View published messages in grid or raw format
• SSL/TLS support
• Auto-reconnect on connection failure
• Retain message support
• Publish with QoS 0, 1 and 2
• Light and dark theme

Pros & Cons Analysis

MQTT.fx

Pros

• Free and open source
• Easy to use
• Good for testing MQTT servers
• Available on Windows, Mac, Linux

Cons

• Limited features compared to full-featured MQTT clients
• No message persistence
• No MQTT bridge support

MQTTBox

Pros

• Free and open source
• Easy to use UI
• Cross-platform (Windows, Mac, Linux)
• Supports latest MQTT protocol versions
• Allows testing MQTT apps without writing code

Cons

• Lacks some advanced MQTT client features
• No mobile app version
• Not designed for large volume or production use

Pricing Comparison

MQTT.fx

• Free
• Open Source

MQTTBox

• Open Source