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At a Glance
Apache ActiveMQ
Apache ActiveMQ
Star Rating
(16)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Google Cloud Pub/Sub
Google Cloud Pub/Sub
Star Rating
(44)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (37.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Cloud Pub/Sub
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Google Cloud Pub/Sub excels in asynchronous messaging with a score of 9.0, while Apache ActiveMQ follows closely with a score of 8.7. Reviewers mention that Pub/Sub's ability to handle high-throughput messaging is a significant advantage for cloud-native applications.
  • Reviewers say that Google Cloud Pub/Sub offers superior cloud-based messaging capabilities, scoring 9.2, which is particularly beneficial for organizations looking to leverage cloud infrastructure. In contrast, Apache ActiveMQ does not have a dedicated cloud-based messaging feature, which some users find limiting.
  • Users on G2 highlight that Google Cloud Pub/Sub has a higher ease of setup rating at 8.8, making it more user-friendly for new adopters. In comparison, Apache ActiveMQ's setup process is perceived as more complex, which can be a hurdle for smaller teams.
  • Reviewers mention that Google Cloud Pub/Sub provides robust activity monitoring with a score of 8.8, allowing users to track message flow effectively. Apache ActiveMQ, while offering activity monitoring, does not match the same level of detail, which some users find less satisfactory.
  • G2 users report that Google Cloud Pub/Sub has a better overall quality of support, scoring 8.3, compared to Apache ActiveMQ's 7.7. Users appreciate the responsive support from Google, which is crucial for mission-critical applications.
  • Users say that both products have strong application integration capabilities, with Google Cloud Pub/Sub scoring 8.9 and Apache ActiveMQ at 8.3. However, reviewers mention that Pub/Sub's integration with other Google Cloud services provides a seamless experience that is hard to match.
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Apache ActiveMQ
No pricing available
Google Cloud Pub/Sub
No pricing available
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No trial information available
Google Cloud Pub/Sub
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
14
9.2
34
Ease of Use
8.8
14
8.5
35
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.9
15
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.6
12
Quality of Support
7.7
11
8.3
31
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.8
11
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
14
8.6
34
Features by Category
8.6
15
8.6
119
Functionality
8.7
5
9.1
13
8.7
5
8.5
11
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
7.4
12
Integration
8.3
5
9.0
12
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
8.6
11
Management
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.8
12
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Apache ActiveMQ
Apache ActiveMQ
Google Cloud Pub/Sub
Google Cloud Pub/Sub
Apache ActiveMQ and Google Cloud Pub/Sub are categorized as Message Queue (MQ)
Unique Categories
Apache ActiveMQ
Apache ActiveMQ has no unique categories
Google Cloud Pub/Sub
Google Cloud Pub/Sub is categorized as Stream Analytics
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Apache ActiveMQ
Apache ActiveMQ
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
26.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
40.0%
Google Cloud Pub/Sub
Google Cloud Pub/Sub
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
37.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
32.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Apache ActiveMQ
Apache ActiveMQ
Information Technology and Services
26.7%
Telecommunications
20.0%
Computer Software
13.3%
Wholesale
6.7%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
6.7%
Other
26.7%
Google Cloud Pub/Sub
Google Cloud Pub/Sub
Computer Software
27.5%
Marketing and Advertising
10.0%
Education Management
10.0%
Information Technology and Services
7.5%
Retail
5.0%
Other
40.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Apache ActiveMQ
Apache ActiveMQ
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Dhananjay S.
DS
Dhananjay S.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

It supports multiple languages such as Java, C, C++ , Perl , Python, PHP , C# , Ruby, etc. It has many advanced features such as Composite Destinations, Virtual Destinations, Message Groups, Wildcards. It has Spring framework support as well. Supports...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Retail

It's has become legacy and more alternate managed services are available in many cloud providers

Google Cloud Pub/Sub
Google Cloud Pub/Sub
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

The most amazing thing about Cloud Pub/Sub is that it solves a very hard problem in a very easy way.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Medical Practice
GM
Verified User in Medical Practice

Can be difficult to use once started with the program. It’s very concise and concrete.

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Discussions
Apache ActiveMQ
Apache ActiveMQ Discussions
What is the difference between Kafka and ActiveMQ?
1 comment
David T.
DT
Kafka is based on a publish-subscribe messaging model, where messages are written to topics and subscribers can consume messages from those topics. It is...Read more
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Apache ActiveMQ has no more discussions with answers
Google Cloud Pub/Sub
Google Cloud Pub/Sub Discussions
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Google Cloud Pub/Sub has no discussions with answers