The real-time nervous system for your smart devices.
EMQX is a powerful platform that connects all your smart devices, sensors, and equipment together in real time. Think of it as a central command center where data from thousands of devices flows in, gets processed instantly, and triggers the right actions — whether that's adjusting temperature, sending an alert, or logging information to your database.
What makes EMQX worth launching.
Connect and manage thousands of devices from a single dashboard — see which devices are online, what data they're sending, and take action instantly.
Create data flows and automation rules with drag-and-drop simplicity — no coding required. Route sensor data to databases, trigger alerts, or send commands back to devices.
Connect EMQX to popular databases, cloud services, analytics tools, and messaging systems with ready-made connectors — no custom programming needed.
If you fit one of these, EMQX is probably built for you.
Practical scenarios where EMQX makes a real difference.
Collect temperature, vibration, and status data from factory sensors, and get instant alerts when equipment needs maintenance before it breaks down.
Receive telemetry data from a fleet of vehicles — track location, battery status, and performance metrics to optimize routes and predict maintenance needs.
Connect lighting, HVAC, and occupancy sensors so your building automatically adjusts temperature and lighting based on real-time usage patterns.
Build a unified smart home experience where lights, locks, thermostats, and appliances communicate and respond to your preferences automatically.
EMQX is the world's most trusted platform for connecting IoT devices at scale. It acts as a real-time communication hub that lets sensors, vehicles, machinery, smart home gadgets, and industrial equipment talk to each other and to your applications. With EMQX, you can collect data from millions of devices, process it in milliseconds, and route it wherever it needs to go — all from one central place. The platform includes a built-in dashboard for monitoring device activity, a visual flow designer for creating automation rules without writing code, and powerful data processing tools that filter, transform, and enrich incoming information. Whether you're managing a smart building, a fleet of vehicles, or an industrial plant, EMQX gives you the real-time visibility and control you need.
EMQX is trusted by over 1,500 enterprise customers worldwide, connecting more than 500 million devices across industries like automotive, manufacturing, energy, and smart buildings. What sets it apart is its ability to handle massive scale — millions of devices sending billions of messages — all with millisecond-level response times. The platform includes a visual flow designer that lets you build automation rules without writing code, a powerful dashboard for monitoring every connected device, and seamless integration with popular databases and cloud services. Whether you're piloting an IoT prototype or running a global deployment, EMQX gives you the reliability and flexibility to bring your connected product to life.
No per-seat pricing
Add your whole team for one flat fee.
Your data stays yours
Nothing passes through a third-party cloud.
Use your own domain
Run it on yourdomain.com with free SSL.
No terminal. No config. No docs.
Workflow automation
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Your own private server — no shared hosting, no slowdowns.
Deploy EMQX and as many other apps as you want — no per-app charges, ever.
Full ownership. No third-party access. Export anytime.
Unlimited apps, unlimited users, unlimited traffic. One bill.
SSL, backups, and updates run automatically behind the scenes.
Cancel anytime. Take your data with you. No questions asked.
What others charge for just the empty server.
Server costs only. Prices checked June 2026.
4 vCPU cores, 8 GB RAM, 150 GB storage
A solid place to start
| Provider | Their price | You save |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean | $48/mo | $29 (60%) |
| Vultr | $40/mo | $21 (53%) |
| Linode | $48/mo | $29 (60%) |
| AWS Lightsail | $84/mo | $65 (77%) |
| Google Cloud E2 | $103.45/mo | $84.45 (82%) |
8 vCPU cores, 24 GB RAM, 400 GB storage
The sweet spot for most people
| Provider | Their price | You save |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean | $144/mo | $95 (66%) |
| Vultr | $144/mo | $95 (66%) |
| Linode | $192/mo | $143 (74%) |
| AWS Lightsail | $164/mo | $115 (70%) |
| Google Cloud E2 | $231.17/mo | $182.17 (79%) |
16 vCPU cores, 64 GB RAM, 600 GB storage
For power users
| Provider | Their price | You save |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean | $384/mo | $285 (74%) |
| Vultr | $320/mo | $221 (69%) |
| Linode | $384/mo | $285 (74%) |
| AWS Lightsail | $384/mo | $285 (74%) |
| Google Cloud E2 | $474.53/mo | $375.53 (79%) |
Prices checked June 2026. Excludes taxes, credits, backups, bandwidth.
Everything you need to know about launching EMQX on OpenZapps.
EMQX is a real-time communication hub for smart devices. It receives data from sensors, vehicles, machines, and other connected gadgets, then routes that information to your apps, databases, or other devices — instantly and reliably.
Not at all! OpenZapps handles all the setup and technical configuration for you. Once EMQX is running, you can use the visual dashboard and drag-and-drop flow designer to connect devices and create automation rules without any coding.
You pay OpenZapps a flat monthly subscription to run EMQX (and any other apps in our catalog). There are no hidden fees or per-device charges — just one predictable bill.
Yes. EMQX supports industry-standard encryption and authentication, and because it runs on your own private cloud through OpenZapps, your data stays with you — not on someone else's public servers.
Absolutely. Through OpenZapps, you can connect a custom domain to your EMQX instance so devices and team members access it through your own branded web address.
Try something new — same platform, same flat price.
Start free, launch EMQX in seconds, and cancel whenever you want — zero risk.
Plans start at $29/month. Cancel anytime.
