LavinMQ review
A flexible AMQP-centered broker for teams that also need basic MQTT support.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
LavinMQ is an open-source message queue and streaming server for applications that publish, route, and consume messages. It suits teams that need AMQP 0-9-1 routing and streams, with MQTT support alongside them, rather than a broker focused chiefly on MQTT. It runs in the cloud or self-hosted, and the vendor describes installation on Linux distributions or macOS, as well as Docker deployment. A browser-based management interface covers queues, connections, channels, exchanges, users, and permissions; command-line administration and a management HTTP API are also included.
Its clearest distinction is the combination of AMQP routing and append-only streams. AMQP exchanges, queues, bindings, and routing keys handle message routing, while streams support independent consumers through offsets and configurable retention policies. Clustering, queue and exchange federation, and shovels extend the broker’s scope across deployments and message movement. MQTT is part of that protocol mix, with MQTT 3.1.1 and WebSocket listed, but teams whose primary requirement is deeper MQTT specialization may prefer a product centered on that use case. LavinMQ makes more sense when MQTT is one part of a broader AMQP-based messaging setup.
Pricing is freemium. The published plans show a free tier, Elegant Ermine at $19 per month, and Dedicated Plans at $49 per month, with a dedicated instance highlighted for the latter. Managed LavinMQ is available through CloudAMQP, while self-hosting is also an option. The support channels listed are community and documentation. Choose LavinMQ if you want AMQP routing, streams, and operational features such as federation alongside basic MQTT; look elsewhere if MQTT-specific depth or a broader listed support offering is central to your buying decision.
LavinMQ pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Combines AMQP 0-9-1 routing with MQTT 3.1.1 support
- Offers append-only streams with consumer offsets and configurable retention
- Supports cloud or self-hosted deployment, including Linux and macOS
- Where it doesn't
- Its feature set is centered on AMQP rather than specialized MQTT workflows
- MQTT support is specified as MQTT 3.1.1
- Support channels are limited to community and documentation
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