At first, we have some instances running RabbitMQ but SQS is a fully managed queuing service it was way more convenient to use it and get rid of RabbitMQ !
Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS) vs. RabbitMQ
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Amazon SQS | N/A | Amazon Web Services (AWS) Provides the Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), a managed message queue service which supports the safe decoupling and distribution of different components in a cloud infrastructure and cloud applications. | $0 per GB | |
RabbitMQ | N/A | RabbitMQ, an open source message broker, is part of Pivotal Software, a VMware company acquired in 2019, and supports message queue, multiple messaging protocols, and more. RabbitMQ is available open source, however VMware also offers a range of commercial services for RabbitMQ; these are available as part of the Pivotal App Suite. | N/A |
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Research Team Insight Published Amazon SQS and RabbitMQ are both message queue software that allow for asynchronous communication between IT systems. Amazon SQS is a pseudo queue that ensures messages are delivered from one system to another, though not necessarily in an ordered manner. In contrast, RabbitMQ is a traditional message broker where messages are delivered in a first in, first out order, ensuring that messages are read in the same order they are sent. Both tools are popular with businesses of all sizes. FeaturesAmazon SQS and RabbitMQ both serve as message queues, but they also have some standout features that set them apart from each other. One advantage of Amazon SQS is that it has built in compliance features, so businesses that need to comply with HIPAA, for example, will have little difficulty with Amazon SQS. Scalability and availability are also generally nonissues with Amazon SQS since it is built into AWS. Amazon SQS also boasts high reliability and security, so businesses using AWS can rely on Amazon SQS to secure and deliver messages with a high level of consistency. All in all, Amazon SQS is a strong, low effort choice for businesses using AWS. RabbitMQ provides FIFO queues in all regions, so for businesses where message order is essential, RabbitMQ is a strong choice. Additionally, RabbitMQ is open-source, lightweight, and flexible. Businesses will almost always be able to fit RabbitMQ into their IT infrastructure whether they want to deploy it on premise or on the cloud. For businesses looking for a lightweight, high speed message broker, RabbitMQ is a great solution. LimitationsAmazon SQS and RabbitMQ both help systems communicate with each other, but they also have some limitations that are important to consider. Amazon SQS only offers FIFO queues in certain regions, so if your business isn’t in one of those regions and message order is important, other options should be considered. Additionally, Amazon SQS is inflexible in its implementation, it is a cloud tool that works well with AWS. For businesses looking for a more customizable, or on premise implementation, RabbitMQ may be preferred. RabbitMQ is lightweight and high speed, but it doesn’t offer easy scalability compared to Amazon SQS, where scalability is built into AWS. Additionally, while RabbitMQ is capable of many different types of implementations, it is more difficult to set up compared to Amazon SQS, so businesses with limited technical resources may need support. Additionally, RabbitMQ doesn’t include features for meeting compliance standards out of the box. For businesses that want a simple to implement, cloud based message queue, Amazon SQS may be a better choice. PricingAmazon SQS pricing scales automatically depending on the number of requests made. The first million requests per month are free, after which every million requests costs $0.40. RabbitMQ is an open-source software, meaning the source code is available online for free. Vendors offer support for RabbitMQ, ranging from implementation to ongoing maintenance. Quotes are available from the vendor for RabbitMQ support. |
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Small Businesses | No answers on this topic | No answers on this topic |
Medium-sized Companies | Apache Kafka Score 8.4 out of 10 | Apache Kafka Score 8.4 out of 10 |
Enterprises | Apache Kafka Score 8.4 out of 10 | Apache Kafka Score 8.4 out of 10 |
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Likelihood to Recommend | 7.1 (7 ratings) | 9.6 (11 ratings) |
Usability | - (0 ratings) | 8.0 (1 ratings) |
Support Rating | 10.0 (2 ratings) | 6.5 (4 ratings) |
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Likelihood to Recommend | Amazon AWS | Open Source |
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Usability | Amazon AWS No answers on this topic | Open Source |
Support Rating | Amazon AWS | Open Source |
Alternatives Considered | Amazon AWS | Open Source |
Return on Investment | Amazon AWS | Open Source |
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