MQTT Explorer Alternatives

MQTT Explorer is described as 'An all-round MQTT client that provides a structured topic overview' and is an app in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to MQTT Explorer for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, Web-based and Self-Hosted apps. The best MQTT Explorer alternative is MQTTX, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MQTT Explorer are ZapIt, MQTTBox, MQTTRoute and MQTT Tiles.

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An all-round MQTT client that provides a structured topic overview.

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MQTT Explorer alternatives page was last updated May 2, 2025
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  1. MQTTX icon

    MQTTX

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    A Powerful and All-in-One MQTT 5.0 client toolbox for Desktop, CLI and WebSocket.

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
    MQTTX screenshot 1

    MQTTX Features

    1.  MQTT
    2.  Cross-Platform

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    • MQTTX is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to MQTT Explorer.

    • MQTTX is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to MQTT Explorer.

    • MQTTX is Freemium and Open SourceMQTT Explorer is Free and Open Source
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    ZapIt

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    An advanced MQTT client made for the modern age. It allows you to connect to multiple MQTT brokers and displays messages in a clean, user-friendly way. Users are able to store servers in multiple workspaces.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  4. MQTTBox icon

    MQTTBox

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    MQTTBox enables to create MQTT clients to publish or subscript topics, create MQTT virtual device networks, load test MQTT devices or brokers and much more.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Self-Hosted
    MQTTBox screenshot 1

    MQTTBox Features

    1.  MQTT
    2.  Internet of Things

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  5. MQTTRoute icon

    MQTTRoute

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    Bevywise MQTTRoute is a secure MQTT broker designed for IoT communication. It offers advanced features for reliable message handling and versatile deployment options.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Raspbian
    MQTTRoute screenshot 1

    MQTTRoute Features

    1.  MQTT

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  6. MQTT Tiles icon

    MQTT Tiles

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    Open-source MQTT-based IoT dashboard visualization tool. Has full MQTT 5.0 support. Allows easy dashboards sharing. Works with any MQTT broker supporting the WSS protocol.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • BY flagBelarus

    Platforms

    • Online
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    MQTT Tiles Features

    1.  Dashboard
    2.  MQTT

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  7. MQTT Board icon

    MQTT Board

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    Diagnostic-oriented MQTT client tool. Supports MQTT 5.0 and 3.1.X protocols, connections to multiple brokers, MQTT operations logs and multiple subscribe widgets with unique/history topic filtering mode. Saves configuration in browser's local cache.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • BY flagBelarus

    Platforms

    • Online
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    MQTT Board Features

    1.  MQTT

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  9. MQTT.fx icon

    MQTT.fx

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    MQTT.fx aims to be an quick and easy to use desktop tool for MQTT debugging and testing.

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    MQTT.fx screenshot 1

    MQTT.fx Features

    1.  Topic Collector
    2.  MQTT

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    • MQTT.fx is the most popular commercial alternative to MQTT Explorer.

    • MQTT.fx is Paid and ProprietaryMQTT Explorer is Free and Open Source
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    MQ3T

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    The last MQTT development tool you'll ever need.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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    MQ3T Features

    1.  Charts
    2.  MQTT

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  11. LNXlink icon

    LNXlink

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    LNXlink is a Linux companion app that seamlessly integrates your system with external applications like Home Assistant. It uses MQTT, a lightweight messaging protocol, to enable real-time data exchange and remote control capabilities.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    LNXlink screenshot 1

    LNXlink Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Remote monitoring
    6.  Support for Remote Control
    7.  Sensors
    8.  Smart Home
    9.  MQTT

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  12. MQTTy icon

    MQTTy

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    MQTTy it's a native MQTT GUI client written in Rust, that allows you to do what an MQTT client does, but in an easy and graphical way, with a focus on debugging and testing MQTT topics.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • VE flagVenezuela

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    MQTTy screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Syntax Highlighting
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  MQTT
    7.  Support for MQTT
    8.  Built-in code editor

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