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Users consistently praise HiveMQ for its reliability and scalability, effectively handling millions of MQTT connections with minimal latency. The platform's intuitive dashboard and robust security features enhance user experience, making it easier to monitor and manage IoT devices. However, some users note that the initial setup can be complex, particularly for those unfamiliar with MQTT protocols.

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Konjengbam  M.
KM
BDR
Financial Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Reliable MQTT Sessions and Outstanding App-to-App Connectivity"
What do you like best about HiveMQ?

There are so many parts I love about this platform. The best I love about this platform would be its reliable Message Queuing Telemetry Transport session. The ability for this platform to act as a connecting platform for multiple apps or programs is outstanding. This platform takes a critical role in organization by improving the connection between devices. The platform also have a user friendly interface. Other than this the documentation it provides within the platform is very helpful while using this platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about HiveMQ?

I love most part of this platform but I wish that the price was little bit high for smaller enterprise. Other than this the user needs to be trained for effective use of this platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mike G.
MG
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Essential for Data Analysis with Great Flexibility"
What do you like best about HiveMQ?

I have used HiveMQ to analyze a large amount of data for personal AI tests and then use those insights to make decisions and write reports. I liked the option of running HiveMQ on my own infrastructure, which gave me plenty of control. I think $300/month was a fair price for self-hosting, and it was perfect for our test. The documentation is very helpful, and the customer support, as well as the community, are also very helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about HiveMQ?

I think everything works well. The only frustrating thing is that some of the "cooler" features are locked behind the Enterprise plan, which I suppose is way more expensive than the Launch plan I used. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

LF
Delivery Operations Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"HiveMQ handled our device scale easily"
What do you like best about HiveMQ?

The clustering capability is what sets HiveMQ apart from everything else we tested before committing. Scaling broker nodes horizontally without any message loss or connection disruption during peak device activity is something we genuinely took for granted until we tried replicating it on an alternative platform during an evaluation. The extension SDK has also given our team the ability to build custom authentication and data transformation logic directly into the broker layer without compromising the core stability we depend on. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about HiveMQ?

Pricing conversation with the sales team takes longer than it should for teams that just want to get started quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Jayashree Hegde of HiveMQ

We're glad to hear that HiveMQ's clustering capability and extension SDK have been valuable for your team. We understand the importance of scalability and reliability for your product. Thank you for sharing your feedback on the pricing conversation. We will pass it on to the team internally.

LE
Senior Backend Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Serious MQTT infrastructure that holds up under real pressure!"
What do you like best about HiveMQ?

The broker stability at high message volumes is where HiveMQ genuinely earns its reputation. We push millions of messages daily across connected devices and the platform has not flinched once. Clustering was straightforward to configure and the reliability we have seen in production has given our engineering team a lot of confidence. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about HiveMQ?

The pricing structure can feel steep for teams that are still scaling up. Getting full access to enterprise features requires a commitment that smaller engineering teams might hesitate over. The documentation is solid but some of the more advanced configuration guides assume a level of familiarity that newer IoT developers may not have yet. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Spencer F.
SF
Director of Software Engineering
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Exceptional Scalability and Robustness for IoT"
What do you like best about HiveMQ?

I appreciate HiveMQ for its data replication through cluster management, which ensures that no messages are lost and everything is processed according to the quality of service set. It's built by extremely smart people who understand MQTT 3 and 5 features, making it extremely easy to implement and maintain. The system is robust and has a customer-first mindset, which is truly commendable. HiveMQ does an exceptional job at managing data for several hundred thousand actively connected devices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about HiveMQ?

I wish HiveMQ created a 'HiveMQ MQTT Client' for C#/.NET. They have support only for Java which limits flexibility. Also, it would be nice if HiveMQ supported SYS topics for debugging and development with their professional and enterprise licenses. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Jayashree Hegde of HiveMQ

We're grateful for your kind words about our data replication, cluster management, scalability, and customer-first mindset. Thank you for choosing HiveMQ! And, we have a fully MQTT 5.0 compliant .NET/C# secure client with automatic back pressure management and TCP & WebSocket transport support: https://github.com/hivemq/hivemq-mqtt-client-dotnet . Do give this MQTT client a try. Hope this helps.

Nandan B.
NB
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Reliable IoT Platform with Flexible Deployment"
What do you like best about HiveMQ?

I use HiveMQ for high scalability, cloud, and on-premise support, which offers flexible deployment options. It helps me in large-scale, reliable, real-time IoT operations without worrying about connectivity, data loss, or downtime. I like the rich plugin SDK for custom features, which turns the broker from a message pipe into a smart processing engine tailored to my operations work. The initial setup was good, making it easier to integrate into my projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about HiveMQ?

I think more user-friendly dashboards would be helpful. It has many filters and sub-filters, which could be arranged in a simpler way. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Jayashree Hegde of HiveMQ

We're glad to hear that you find HiveMQ reliable and flexible for your IoT operations. We appreciate your feedback on the user-friendly dashboards and we have made a note of it.

Daryl A.
DA
IT Support
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"User-Friendly, Secure, but Pricey to Scale"
What do you like best about HiveMQ?

I like being able to start a VPS more easily than Amazon EC2. I also find the initial setup of HiveMQ very easy and appreciate its user-friendly dashboard. It gives the option to choose the server location and provides necessary info like URLs for easy connections, plus the ability to add user access. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about HiveMQ?

The pricing, it starts off great then when you apply scalability, it can get costly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

KH
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Robust IoT Connectivity with Enterprise-Grade Security"
What do you like best about HiveMQ?

I like how HiveMQ helps us enable real-time connections between IoT devices and the backend. Its scalable MQTT-based publish-subscribe architecture ensures efficient message delivery, which I find incredibly useful. I appreciate its robust MQTT implementation and the flexibility of its architecture. The enterprise-grade security features, including TLS encryption, are crucial for securing communication between IoT devices and the backend. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about HiveMQ?

I wish HiveMQ had deeper analytics and monitoring capabilities. Also, the initial setup was hard. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jalal M.
JM
consultant
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Reliable MQTT Platform for Scalable IoT Solutions"
What do you like best about HiveMQ?

HiveMQ is very reliable and scalable. Its broker efficiently handles large volumes of MQTT messages with minimal latency. The platform’s monitoring and management tools make it easy to track device connections and troubleshoot issues quickly.

The most helpful aspect is its ability to handle large-scale deployments while maintaining performance. HiveMQ’s clustering and high-availability features ensure minimal downtime, which is critical for real-time IoT applications. Integration with existing systems is straightforward, and the documentation is thorough. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about HiveMQ?

The main downside is that some advanced features require familiarity with MQTT protocols and may have a learning curve for new users. Also, certain configurations could be simplified for faster setup, especially in smaller teams without dedicated infrastructure expertise. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Zackary W.
ZW
Director of Quality Assurance
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Helpful Team and Great Support"
What do you like best about HiveMQ?

The team is helpful and always responsive whenever we have issues Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about HiveMQ?

There isn't much that I dislike about these guys, they have worked with us to get our kinks ironed out Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Jayashree Hegde of HiveMQ

Thank you for your kind words! We strive to provide excellent support and are pleased to hear about your positive experience.

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Time to Implement

5 months

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5 months

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