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PROS

Amazon MQ setup is very easy whether done independently or through a self-managed instance.
Amazon MQ is scalable and offers robust managed services.
Its managed service is noteworthy for simplicity in implementation and use.
Amazon MQ offers security and centralized information for collaboration.
Being managed by AWS, Amazon MQ ensures scalability, robustness, and security.

CONS

Amazon MQ needs to improve its monitoring capabilities.
Pricing improvements are needed for Amazon MQ.
Amazon MQ isn't considered a cheap tool.
Backend and security improvements are necessary for Amazon MQ.
Community support and system organization around distributed systems need enhancement in Amazon MQ.
 

Amazon MQ Pros review quotes

AdnanKhan - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 19, 2024
Amazon MQ is a secure solution.
David Onuh - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 2, 2024
Amazon MQ is a very scalable solution.
TM
Jun 26, 2022
The initial Amazon MQ setup is very easy both when you do it on your own or use the self-managed instance.
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reviewer2326461 - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 3, 2024
The tool's most valuable feature is its managed service aspect. It's simple to implement and use. It requires minimal effort to maintain business operations.
RV
Nov 5, 2024
Amazon MQ is important for being collaborative, allowing for centralized information.
Burak Koban - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 4, 2024
Amazon MQ is managed by AWS and is easy to use.
Animesh.Kumar - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 25, 2024
We have found Amazon MQ to provide scalability, robustness, and security.
 

Amazon MQ Cons review quotes

AdnanKhan - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 19, 2024
Amazon MQ isn't a cheap tool.
David Onuh - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 2, 2024
Depending on your use cases, Amazon MQ can be cheap or expensive.
TM
Jun 26, 2022
Amazon MQ is a good solution for small and medium-sized enterprises. It's open-source software, which means it's cheaper than its competitors.
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reviewer2326461 - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 3, 2024
The product should improve its monitoring capabilities. It needs to improve the pricing also.
RV
Nov 5, 2024
In community support, especially with distributed systems and integration, there is a need for better system organization.
Burak Koban - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 4, 2024
The solution needs improvement in the back end and security.
Animesh.Kumar - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 25, 2024
If Amazon provided a templating engine, it would be great.