ActiveMQ vs Redis comparison

Apache and RedisLabs are both solutions in the Message Queue (MQ) Software category. Additionally, 88% of Apache users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of RedisLabs users who would recommend it.

ActiveMQ

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88% willing to recommend

Redis

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1,188 Comparison Views

100% willing to recommend

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We performed a comparison between ActiveMQ and Redis based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Message Queue (MQ) Software solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

ActiveMQ

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

5.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Message Queue (MQ) Software (2nd)

Redis

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

8.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

NoSQL Databases (7th), In-Memory Data Store Services (1st), Vector Databases (4th)

Featured Reviews

Prashant-Sharma

Senior Software Engineer at a retailer with 10,001+ employees

Allows for asynchronous communication, enabling services to operate independently but issues with stability

The feature of ActiveMQ which I feel is good is its ability to have DLP, the later queues. If something goes wrong with the platform, it retries. Even if it fails, it goes to DLP, and later we can rescan the same event for processing. The ability to store the failed events for some time is valuable.

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Yaseer Arafat

.Net Developer at Freelance

Unmatched Performance and Scalability for Modern Applications

Redis has room for improvement in a few areas. Enhanced tools for managing and monitoring clusters would be beneficial, as would built-in security mechanisms like advanced encryption and granular access controls. Simplifying setup and configuration could make Redis more accessible to new users. Introducing more enterprise-grade features, such as better multi-tenancy support and improved backup and restore capabilities, would also be advantageous. For the next release, it would be great to see enhanced cluster management tools, native multi-region supports for better data redundancy, integrated analytics for deeper insights, AI and ML integration features, and improved developer experience through enhanced SDKs and tools.

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The most valuable feature of this solution is the holding and forwarding."

"ActiveMQ is very lightweight and quick."

"The main function I find valuable in ActiveMQ is facilitating message transfer within the client's internal network. ActiveMQ handles the message transfer from the internal network to the cloud. Regarding multi-protocols, we use different approaches based on client capabilities. Some clients connect for real-time data transfer, using database queries for periodic updates every ten minutes. We collect data from multiple clients, ensuring we get real-time sensor values where possible and periodic updates for others."

"Message broadcasting: There could be a use case sending the same message to all consumers. So as a producer, I broadcast the message to a topic. Then, whichever consumers are subscribed to the topic can consume the same message."

"ActiveMQ brings the most value to small applications because it will not cost you very much to complete."

"We value ActiveMQ for its performance, throughput, and low latency, especially in handling large volumes of data and sequential management of topics."

"It provides the best support services."

"The ability to store the failed events for some time is valuable."

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"The performance of Redis is very fast."

"It makes operations more efficient. The information processing is very fast, and very responsive. It's all about the technology."

"What I like best about Redis is its fast and easy use. It has interesting algorithms like HyperLogLog and provides useful features. It's also good for implementing scalable rate limiting."

"Redis is a simple, powerful, and fast solution."

"Redis is good for distributed caching management."

"I find Redis valuable primarily for its caching capabilities, particularly in handling cache requests effectively. Its simplicity in managing key-value pairs for caching is one of its strengths, making it a preferred choice over more complex databases like MongoDB for specific use cases. However, I haven't explored Redis extensively for managing complex data structures beyond caching, as MongoDB might be more suitable for such scenarios."

"Redis acts as an in-memory search tool that improves the speed of operations."

"The most valuable features of Redis are its ease of use and speed. It does not have access to the disc and it is fast."

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Cons

"I would like the tool to improve compliance and stability. We will encounter issues while using the central applications. In the solution's future releases, I want to control and set limitations for databases."

"We need to enhance stability and improve the deployment optimization to fully leverage the platform's capabilities."

"One potential area would be the complexity of the initial setup."

"Needs to focus on a certain facet and be good at it, instead of handling support for most of the available message brokers."

"The solution's stability needs improvement."

"It would be great if it is included as part of the solution, as Kafka is doing. Even though the use case of Kafka is different, If something like data extraction is possible, or if we can experiment with partition tolerance and other such things, that will be great."

"For additional functionality, I suggest making it easier to install and monitor the queues, topics, broker status, publisher status, and consumer status. Improved monitoring tools would help avoid needing to manually access the server for monitoring purposes."

"I would rate the stability a five out of ten because sometimes it gets stuck, and we have to restart it. We"

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"The tool should improve by increasing its size limits and handling dynamic data better. We use the client ID or associate it with a key for static content. The solution will not be easy for a beginner. Unless you understand SQL data, it will be difficult to understand and use Redis. It also needs to be user-friendly."

"In future releases, I would like Redis to provide its users with an option like schema validation. Currently, the solution lacks to offer such functionality."

"The only thing is the lack of a GUI application. There was a time when we needed to resolve an issue in production. If we had a GUI, it would have been easier."

"There are some features from MongoDB that I would like to see included in Redis to enhance its overall efficiency, such as the ability to perform remote behaviour. MongoDB is more efficient in handling updates than deletions and is quicker in processing updates, but it can be slower regarding deletions. This can sometimes pose a challenge, especially when dealing with large datasets or frequent data manipulations that involve deletions. In such cases, I often rewrite columns or update values instead of directly deleting data, as it can be more efficient."

"If we use a lot of data, it will eventually cost us a lot."

"Redis could improve its efficiency in handling locally stored data, not just Amazon Cloud or Google Cloud."

"The development of clusters could improve. Additionally, it would be helpful if it was integrated with Amazon AWS or Google Cloud."

"It's actually quite expensive."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I think the software is free."

"We are using the open-source version, so we have not looked at any pricing."

"We use the open-source version."

"I use open source with standard Apache licensing."

"The tool's pricing is reasonable and competitive compared to other solutions."

"There are no fees because it is open-source."

"The solution is less expensive than its competitors."

"It’s open source, ergo free."

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"Redis is an open-source solution. There are not any hidden fees."

"Redis is an open-source product."

"We saw an ROI. It made the processing of our transactions faster."

"Redis is not an overpriced solution."

"The tool is open-source. There are no additional costs."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

34%

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

21%

Computer Software Company

16%

Educational Organization

Manufacturing Company

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ActiveMQ?

For reliable messaging, the most valuable feature of ActiveMQ for us is ensuring prompt message delivery.

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What needs improvement with ActiveMQ?

We need to address the non-deterministic load issues. Sometimes, ActiveMQ either restarts automatically or goes into ActiveMQ mode, causing interruptions. We need to enhance stability and improve t...

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What is your primary use case for ActiveMQ?

We have a digital ID platform that uses various services running on Kafka. There are two main endpoints where services interact with external services. These include an automatic biometric service ...

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What do you like most about Redis?

Redis is better tested and is used by large companies. I haven't found a direct alternative to what Redis offers. Plus, there are a lot of support and learning resources available, which help you u...

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What needs improvement with Redis?

Redis could be improved by introducing a GUI to display key-value pair database information, as it is currently a CLI tool with no visual representation. Additionally, better documentation is neede...

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What is your primary use case for Redis?

I use Redis as a tool in building projects, specifically for in-memory caching. My backend API uses Redis to cache information retrieved from the database.

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AMQ

Redis Enterprise

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Overview

Apache ActiveMQ is the most popular and powerful open source messaging and Integration Patterns server.

Apache ActiveMQ is fast, supports many Cross Language Clients and Protocols, comes with easy to use Enterprise Integration Patterns and many advanced features while fully supporting JMS 1.1 and J2EE 1.4. Apache ActiveMQ is released under the Apache 2.0 License

Redis is a high-performance, scalable, and easy-to-use caching solution that improves application performance. It is also used for session management, real-time analytics, and as a message broker.

Redis's valuable features include its ability to handle large amounts of data quickly, its simplicity and straightforward setup process, and its support for various data structures, providing flexibility for different use cases.

Sample Customers

University of Washington, Daugherty Systems, CSC, STG Technologies, Inc.

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