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MQTT CLI vs MQTT.fx: catalog facts
MQTT CLI	MQTT.fx
Free Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence, backed by HiveMQ.	Paid Commercial licence with a free trial.
Windows, Command line	macOS
Full MQTT 5.0 and 3.1.1 feature support Interactive shell with syntax highlighting and command history	Tests broker connections without writing code Eclipse Sparkplug explorer and editor
Command line only, with no graphical interface Some commands only apply to HiveMQ brokers	Paid after the trial Free open-source MQTT clients cover basic use
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: Apache-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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