MQTTBox vs HiveMQ

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

MQTTBox is a Network & Admin solution with tags like mqtt, messaging, iot, client, testing, open-source.

It boasts features such as 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 pros including 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.

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

Its standout features include MQTT v3.1.1 and v5.0 compliant, Persistent sessions, Topic wildcards, SSL/TLS encryption, Access control lists, Clustering and high availability, Plugin system, REST API, Websockets, and it shines with pros like Open source, Scalable and performant, Enterprise-grade features, Well-documented, Active community support.

Feature	MQTTBox	HiveMQ
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Network & Admin	Network & Admin

Product Overview

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.

HiveMQ

Description: HiveMQ is an open source MQTT messaging broker that enables connecting IoT devices to the cloud. It supports features like persistent sessions, security, scaling, and more. HiveMQ aims to provide enterprise-grade MQTT messaging infrastructure.

Key Features Comparison

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

HiveMQ Features

• MQTT v3.1.1 and v5.0 compliant
• Persistent sessions
• Topic wildcards
• SSL/TLS encryption
• Access control lists
• Clustering and high availability
• Plugin system
• REST API
• Websockets

Pros & Cons Analysis

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

HiveMQ

Pros

• Open source
• Scalable and performant
• Enterprise-grade features
• Well-documented
• Active community support

Cons

• Limited user management capabilities
• No out-of-the-box analytics
• Steep learning curve for advanced features

Pricing Comparison

MQTTBox

• Open Source

HiveMQ

• Open Source
• Enterprise