Head-to-head · MQTT Broker Software
Azure Event Grid MQTT broker vs Cedalo Pro Mosquitto
Azure Event Grid MQTT broker leads on 0 checks, Cedalo Pro Mosquitto on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAzure Event Grid MQTT broker · 9.2/10
- Free trialonly Cedalo Pro Mosquitto
- Most featuresCedalo Pro Mosquitto · 2 of 2
Azure Event Grid MQTT broker scores higher on our rubric for mqtt broker software: 9.2 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.
Azure Event Grid MQTT broker is the better fit for azure-centric managed IoT deployments. Cedalo Pro Mosquitto is the better fit for teams managing Mosquitto across production deployments.
- Azure Event Grid MQTT broker fits best
Azure-centric managed IoT deployments
- Cedalo Pro Mosquitto fits best
Teams managing Mosquitto across production deployments
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Side by side
| Feature | Azure Event Grid MQTT broker 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Cedalo Pro Mosquitto 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #2 in MQTT Broker Software | #8 in MQTT Broker Software |
| Best for | Azure-centric managed IoT deployments | Teams managing Mosquitto across production deployments |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | €39/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web | Linux, Windows, macOS, Web |
| Support | Docs | Email · 24/7 |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 21+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Azure Event Grid MQTT broker 1/2 · Cedalo Pro Mosquitto 2/2 | ||
| Retained messages | ✓ | ✓ |
| Clustering | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment model | Managed | Not checked yet |
| MQTT versions | MQTT 3.1.1, MQTT 3.1.1 over WebSocket, MQTT 5, MQTT 5 over WebSocket | 3.1.1, 5.0 |
| Connection limit | Not checked yet | 30 connections |
| Authentication methods | CA-signed or self-signed certificates; Microsoft Entra ID JWT; third-party OAuth 2.0 JWT; custom webhook (can validate SAS tokens, username/password, or certificate revocation) | LDAP, Active Directory, OIDC, OAuth2, RBAC, mTLS, dynamic credentials |
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| Our verdict | Azure Event Grid MQTT broker provides managed MQTT messaging in an Event Grid namespace, for teams connecting IoT devices and applications to Azure services. It supports MQTT 3.1.1 and MQTT 5, including WebSocket transport, and covers core… Read the review → |
Cedalo Pro Mosquitto extends Eclipse Mosquitto for organizations running IoT and industrial messaging in production. It suits teams that need managed broker administration alongside MQTT 3.1.1 and MQTT 5.0 support, including deployments… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Azure Event Grid MQTT broker — where it wins
- Supports MQTT 3.1.1 and MQTT 5, including WebSocket transport
- Routes MQTT messages to Azure services and webhooks
- Offers certificate, Entra ID, OAuth JWT, and webhook authentication
Where it doesn't
- Paid Event Grid Standard Tier is required
- Pricing varies with throughput units and operations
- MQTT connection capacity depends on configured throughput units
Cedalo Pro Mosquitto — where it wins
- Supports MQTT 3.1.1 and MQTT 5.0 with active-passive and active-active clustering
- Disk-backed queues, audit logs and per-topic access controls support operations
- Management Center monitoring, REST API and broad identity integrations
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; the S cloud plan starts at €39/month billed annually
- The listed S and M plans are cloud plans; Enterprise has an individual HA setup
- Its added administration features may be unnecessary for simpler broker needs
- Azure Event Grid MQTT broker9.2/10 · Paid
A managed MQTT broker with Azure routing, flexible authentication, and usage-based pricing.
Visit MicrosoftFull verdict → - Cedalo Pro Mosquitto8.6/10 · 14-day trial
Managed Mosquitto adds clustering, persistent queues and centralized administration.
Visit CedaloFull verdict →
Azure Event Grid MQTT broker vs Cedalo Pro Mosquitto: questions
Which is better for MQTT broker software, Azure Event Grid MQTT broker or Cedalo Pro Mosquitto?
Azure Event Grid MQTT broker scores higher on our rubric for mqtt broker software: 9.2 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.
How do Azure Event Grid MQTT broker and Cedalo Pro Mosquitto compare?
All 3 checks we put side by side come out level: neither leads on any.
Do Azure Event Grid MQTT broker and Cedalo Pro Mosquitto have a free plan?
Azure Event Grid MQTT broker: No. Cedalo Pro Mosquitto: No.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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