Compare Azure Service Bus and NServiceBus

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At a Glance
Azure Service Bus
Azure Service Bus
Star Rating
(30)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (37.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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NServiceBus
NServiceBus
Star Rating
(19)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Azure Service Bus excels in its integration capabilities with other Azure services, making it a preferred choice for organizations already invested in the Azure ecosystem. In contrast, NServiceBus is praised for its flexibility and support for various messaging patterns, which is particularly beneficial for complex enterprise applications.
  • Reviewers mention that Azure Service Bus has a slightly steeper learning curve, with an Ease of Setup score of 8.0, while NServiceBus offers a more user-friendly experience with a score of 8.6, making it easier for teams to get started quickly.
  • G2 users highlight that Azure Service Bus has a robust set of features for message routing and filtering, which is essential for large-scale applications. However, users on G2 also note that NServiceBus shines with its advanced saga management capabilities, allowing for better orchestration of long-running processes.
  • Reviewers say that while both products provide good support, NServiceBus stands out with a Quality of Support score of 8.7, compared to Azure Service Bus's 7.8, indicating that users feel more satisfied with the assistance they receive from NServiceBus.
  • Users report that Azure Service Bus has a strong performance in handling high-throughput scenarios, which is crucial for businesses with significant messaging needs. Conversely, NServiceBus is often mentioned for its ability to handle complex workflows and transactions seamlessly.
  • Reviewers mention that Azure Service Bus has a higher Product Direction score of 8.3, suggesting a more positive outlook on future developments, while NServiceBus's score of 7.4 indicates some concerns among users regarding its roadmap and feature updates.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure Service Bus
No pricing available
NServiceBus
No pricing available
Free Trial
Azure Service Bus
No trial information available
NServiceBus
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
20
9.2
11
Ease of Use
8.4
20
8.5
11
Ease of Setup
8.0
10
8.6
6
Ease of Admin
7.8
9
7.5
6
Quality of Support
7.8
19
8.7
10
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
10
8.9
6
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
20
7.4
9
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Azure Service Bus
Azure Service Bus
NServiceBus
NServiceBus
Azure Service Bus and NServiceBus are categorized as Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)
Unique Categories
Azure Service Bus
Azure Service Bus has no unique categories
NServiceBus
NServiceBus has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure Service Bus
Azure Service Bus
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
31.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
37.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
31.0%
NServiceBus
NServiceBus
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
22.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
66.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
11.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Azure Service Bus
Azure Service Bus
Information Technology and Services
13.8%
Education Management
10.3%
Logistics and Supply Chain
6.9%
Computer Software
6.9%
Airlines/Aviation
6.9%
Other
55.2%
NServiceBus
NServiceBus
Computer Software
22.2%
Insurance
11.1%
Banking
11.1%
Automotive
11.1%
Recreational Facilities and Services
5.6%
Other
38.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
Azure Service Bus
Azure Service Bus
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Consumer Goods

role management and throughput are good in axure service bus

Most Helpful Critical Review
Amy S.
AS
Amy S.
Verified User in Machinery

I hated approving things from the PC! Honestly, if I got an approval request on my pc, I would pick up my phone and approve it from there. I also didn’t like that if I got a reminder to approve something I may have missed, there was no link to see it. I had...

NServiceBus
NServiceBus
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Business Supplies and Equipment

Most beauty is behind the messaging via shared codes reather that xml schemas.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Ivan K.
IK
Ivan K.
Verified User in Automotive

Messaging abstractions are too rich and complex, it's easy to create technical debt if one is not too careful. Sometimes, tools that can do less, but specialize in doing it well, may bring better benefit. I have a feeling similar to when I compare WCF and...

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Discussions
Azure Service Bus
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NServiceBus Discussions
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