# Is IBM MQ free?

Is IBM MQ free?

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- Posted at: over 3 years ago
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## Comments
### Comment 1

IBM offers both server and client packages.  
The clients are free and readily available to download from https://ibm.com, but are not usable on their own, they would be used to connect to a server.
The server software is licensed and must be purchased.  You have to contact IBM directly for pricing information.
"IBM MQ Advanced for Developers" is available as a free download for development purposes, and provides the full set of capability available with IBM MQ Advanced.  This software cannot be used for production purposes, only for development.

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- Posted at: over 3 years ago
- Author title: MQ Specialist




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[IBM MQ](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-mq/reviews)

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