EMQX
Scalable MQTT broker. Connect 100M+ IoT devices in one single cluster, move and process real-time IoT data with 1M msg/s throughput at 1ms latency.
- GitHub stars
- 16,788
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Latest release
- 6.1.5
29 September 2026 - Last commit
- 8 October 2026
- Runs on
- Docker, Erlang
Commits per month, last 12 months
7,109 commits
How to self-host EMQX
EMQX runs on Docker and Erlang. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is EMQX free?
Yes. EMQX is open source under the Apache-2.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host EMQX?
Yes. EMQX runs on Docker and Erlang. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
Is EMQX still maintained?
The last change to EMQX's code was on 8 October 2026, with 7109 commits in the last 12 months.
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