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MQTT.fx vs Reactotron

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

MQTT.fx

7.0
Developer Tools

IoT route testing tool

Reactotron

8.0
Developer Tools

Desktop app for inspecting React JS and React Native projects

Metric MQTT.fx Reactotron
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 11 292
90-day Installs 25 1.0K
365-day Installs 111 6.2K
Version 5.12.0 3.10.0
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 94 15.5K
GitHub Forks 42 964
Open Issues - 154
License MIT MIT
Language C# TypeScript
Last GitHub Commit 3y ago 6mo ago
First Seen May 2, 2016 Aug 25, 2016

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

Reactotron

Reactotron is a unique desktop application designed for developers working with React JS and React Native, offering real-time inspection and debugging capabilities. Its key features include a dedicated interface for project analysis, cross-platform support, and robust debugging tools, making it invaluable for developers looking to optimize their React applications.

Inspect and debug React JS and React Native projects in real-time.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support for macOS, Linux, and Windows
  • + Real-time inspection and debugging tools for React projects
  • + Actively maintained with regular updates

Cons

  • - User interface may be complex for new users
  • - Some open issues, though actively managed