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    Fully managed, production-ready MQTT for IoT - 10,000 connections, 99.95% uptime SLA, and built-in data streaming. Billed at an hourly rate for each deployed cluster plus message usage, through your AWS account.

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    Surya Pratap S.

    Exceptional Reliability and Scalability for High-Throughput MQTT Messaging

    Reviewed on Aug 08, 2026
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    The best part about HiveMQ is its exceptional reliability and scalability for handling MQTT messages. Integrating it with java based systems was incredibly straightforward for my messaging projects. the control centre dashboard is very intuitive, making it easy to monitor active client connections and message traffic in real time. It effortlessly handles high throughput without dropping connections, which is a huge plus.
    What do you dislike about the product?
    While the platform is highly robust, the initial setup and configuration can be a bit overwhelming for someone just starting out. the documentation is very detailed but could definitely use more simplified, quick start examples for complex cluster setups. Also, the enterprise pricing can feel a bit steep for smaller scale applications.
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    I am using it to ensure seamless and low latency communication between connected devices. It completely solves the problem of the message loss during unreliable network conditions thanks to its QoS features. The biggest benefit for me is the stability it provides, knowing that the broker can scale up automatically if the number of connected clients suddenly spikes
    Janette C.

    Scales Effortlessly Under Heavy Load with Seamless Clustering

    Reviewed on Jul 27, 2026
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    It's really all about scalability for us. We were running load test for new over the air update feature and i was honestly waiting for whole thing to crash. But HiveMQ just kept chugging along without breaking sweat. Clustering is phenomenal and we just spun up another node and it joined the party seamlessly. It handled backpressure from our downstream service gracefully too.
    What do you dislike about the product?
    Complexity of security setup is what i keep tripping over. We wanted to implement pretty strict X.509 client certificate authentication but getting mapping and validation rule right was pain. Documentation covers it, but it's bit scattered.
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    Biggest benefit for us is being able to guarantee message delivery in highly volatile network environment. QoS level in HiveMQ ensures we don't lose critical error code or software version data. We used to have to reconcile log from different gateway, which was very difficult. Now it's just clean ordered stream of data we can actually build real time dashboard that our manufacturing lead rely on.
    NARESH V.

    Robust IoT Communication with Easy Setup

    Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    I like using HiveMQ as our central hub for MQTT broker because it provides secure and reliable communication between IoT devices and applications. The best part about it is handling real-time message communication and its AI feature, which adds a cherry on the top. I appreciate its easy-to-use UI, which is user-friendly even for newcomers to HiveMQ. There's an AI assistant to help if I face any errors, making the overall experience quite smooth. The initial setup is also simple, which is a big plus for me.
    What do you dislike about the product?
    Like overall experience of mine is good but one thing that I supposed to be improved is to provide some learning material for some features that are advanced.
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    I use HiveMQ for secure and reliable communication between IoT devices and apps, solving real-time communication and handling bulk data issues. Its easy-to-use UI and AI assistant are great, especially if you’re new, making it simple to set up.
    António F.

    MQTT platform that scales with your IoT projects

    Reviewed on Jul 07, 2026
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    HiveMQ has been one of the most reliable MQTT brokers we've used. Setting up secure connections was straightforward, and once everything was configured it required very little maintenance. It handles a high number of device connections without noticeable performance issues, and the monitoring tools make it easy to understand what's happening across the platform.
    What do you dislike about the product?
    The initial learning curve can be a bit steep if you're new to MQTT or large-scale IoT deployments. Some advanced configuration options also require spending time with the documentation before you fully understand how everything fits together.
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    We're using HiveMQ to manage communication between connected devices and our backend services. It gives us a reliable way to exchange real-time data, reduces connectivity issues, and has made our IoT infrastructure much more stable and easier to maintain as the number of devices continues to grow.
    Computer Software

    Scalable, Secure Real-Time Data Platform with Strong MQTT and API Support

    Reviewed on Jun 09, 2026
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    It is scalable and secure for handling real-time data, with strong support for MQTT standards and well-supported APIs. It also offers solid security features such as TLS and authentication, which help make the platform secure and reliable.
    What do you dislike about the product?
    Plugin development is very complex and can be tricky for beginners. The UI also isn’t very intuitive compared to other platforms, and it doesn’t feel like a good fit for small projects.
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    It uses MQTT, which helps us operate in low-bandwidth, high-latency environments so devices can send messages efficiently. It also scales and grows with your system without downtime.
    Computer & Network Security

    Stable, Secure, and Scalable MQTT Platform with Seamless Integrations

    Reviewed on Jun 02, 2026
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    The best features of HiveMQ are its stability, secure MQTT platform, and seamless, easy integrations. It’s also scalable, easy to manage, and supports real-time data exchange.
    What do you dislike about the product?
    It feels very complex for beginners, and it’s also very expensive if you need advanced, enterprise-level features.
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    It helps us reduce technical risks while improving product reliability. Scalability also ensures the product can grow without requiring major infrastructure changes.
    Computer Software

    Reliable and Scalable MQTT platform for IOT

    Reviewed on May 26, 2026
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    It is highly scalable and reliable MQTT messaging platform. Which makes it easy connect, manage, and iot devices in realtime
    What do you dislike about the product?
    Customising integrations and managing large-scale deployments can require very complex configuration, which can be costly for small startups.
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    It provides a reliable connection and smooth exchange of data between large numbers of IoT devices and backend systems. The infrastructure is highly scalable, which helps reduce connectivity issues and improves overall device communication.
    Computer Software

    Low-Latency MQTT at Scale, but Setup and Analytics Need Streamlining

    Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    It’s one of the best MQTT messaging tools for handling large-scale traffic with low latency. The intuitive management tools help us manage high volumes and set up smooth operations.
    What do you dislike about the product?
    It requires multiple configurations and a fairly complex setup to build the environment. Also, the analytics and reporting capabilities aren’t as in-depth as we need, so we have to rely on external tools for analysis.
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    Perfect message delivery and a stable system, with low latency and minimal downtime, help build trust and ensure seamless data flow for scalable applications.
    Charan P.

    High Performance with Room for UI Improvement

    Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    I like HiveMQ's performance when handling large volumes of data. The clustering capability is really beneficial, as it allows operations to continue smoothly even if one node fails, which is a huge benefit in a production environment. Also, the initial setup of HiveMQ was fantastic.
    What do you dislike about the product?
    The UI is bad. It should be a bit interactive to users and can scale the graphics.
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    I use HiveMQ for scalable realtime messaging and low latency data transfer, and I love its performance even with large volumes of data. Its clustering capability ensures seamless operation, even if one node fails, which is crucial in production environments.
    Computer Software

    Reliable, Scalable MQTT Messaging with Low Latency and Strong Security

    Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    The best thing about this is its reliability and scalability for handling MQTT messaging with low latency. The security features and easy integration with cloud platforms make our life easier.
    What do you dislike about the product?
    Some advanced features require additional configuration, which can make the initial setup more complex.
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    It helps us with real-time communication between IoT devices and reduces issues around message delivery and latency when we manage thousands of devices. As a result, we experience less downtime.