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MQTT.fx vs MQTTX

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

MQTT.fx

7.0
Developer Tools

IoT route testing tool

MQTTX

8.0
Developer Tools

Cross-platform MQTT 5.0 Desktop Client

Metric MQTT.fx MQTTX
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 11 329
90-day Installs 25 914
365-day Installs 111 3.9K
Version 5.12.0 1.13.0
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 94 4.8K
GitHub Forks 42 526
Open Issues - 95
License MIT Apache-2.0
Language C# TypeScript
Last GitHub Commit 3y ago 3mo ago
First Seen May 2, 2016 Jul 24, 2020

Reviews

MQTT.fx

MQTT.fx is a robust MQTT client tool designed for testing and debugging IoT setups. It supports MQTT v3.1.1 and offers features like message publishing and subscribing, making it ideal for developers working with IoT protocols.

MQTT.fx enables testing and debugging of MQTT brokers and clients by providing tools to publish, subscribe, and monitor MQTT messages.

Pros

  • + Comprehensive support for MQTT v3.1.1
  • + Useful for testing and debugging IoT setups
  • + Open-source with MIT license

Cons

  • - No auto-updates
  • - Limited recent development activity

MQTTX

MQTTX is a powerful MQTT 5.0 desktop client that offers comprehensive tools for developers and IoT professionals. It supports cross-platform use and features an AI assistant copilot, making it a versatile tool for managing MQTT workflows. Ideal for those working with IoT devices and messaging systems.

MQTTX serves as a desktop client for managing MQTT 5.0 protocols, providing tools for message brokering, topic management, and AI-assisted tasks.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support for versatile use
  • + Incorporates an AI Assistant Copilot for enhanced functionality
  • + Open-source with an Apache-2.0 license, fostering community contributions

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-update feature may require manual checks for updates
  • - Moderate number of open issues may indicate areas needing attention