What is Eclipse Mosquitto?

Eclipse Mosquitto is an open-source message broker licensed under EPL/EDL that is crafted to accommodate multiple versions of the MQTT protocol, including 5.0, 3.1.1, and 3.1. This broker is remarkably lightweight, making it suitable for a diverse array of devices, ranging from low-power single-board computers to high-capacity server systems.

The MQTT protocol itself provides an effective mechanism for managing messaging via a publish/subscribe model, which is especially advantageous for Internet of Things applications, allowing for seamless communication with low-energy sensors or mobile devices such as smartphones and embedded systems.

Beyond the broker, the Mosquitto project also features a C library that aids in the development of MQTT clients, as well as popular command line tools, mosquitto_pub and mosquitto_sub, which significantly improve user engagement with the MQTT protocol. Furthermore, Mosquitto stands out as a flexible resource for developers seeking to establish messaging frameworks across a wide range of applications, ensuring comprehensive support for various communication needs.

Pricing

Price Starts At:
Free
Price Overview:
Open source
Free Version:
Free Version available.

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Company Facts

Company Name:
Eclipse Foundation
Date Founded:
2004
Company Location:
Canada
Company Website:
mosquitto.org

Product Details

Deployment
SaaS
Training Options
Documentation Hub

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

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