FairCom Edge vs. HiveMQ Edge
Standalone Edge Solution vs. Targeted Edge Gateway
HiveMQ offers an open-source gateway totranslate protocols before passing data upstream (central broker not included).FairCom Edge translates the data, enriches it, stores it on site and pushes itforward—all in a single deployable
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At a glance
FairCom Edge
Operates as a converged, multi-capability industrial edge platform
Combines OT/IT protocol collection, an embedded queryable database, and a native MQTT broker in a single footprint
Delivers full local data persistence, local querying, and edge analytics independent of the cloud
HiveMQ Edge
Operates as an open-source software gateway
Focuses specifically on translating diverse industrial OT protocols into standardized MQTT payloads
Designed to bridge edge telemetry upward into enterprise HiveMQ brokers or Unified Namespace (UNS) architectures
Designed to bridge edge telemetry upward into enterprise HiveMQ brokers or Unified Namespace (UNS) architectures
All in one vs. specialized tooling
Feature / Capability
FairCom Edge
HiveMQ Edge
Architectural Advantage
Primary Platform Role
FairCom Edge
Converged IIoT Hub (Messaging + Database + SQL Querying)
HiveMQ Edge
Software-based Edge MQTT Gateway & Protocol Converter
Architectural Advantage
FairCom Edge:
Provides complete, autonomous data lifecycle management at the edge.
Data Persistence & Storage
FairCom Edge
Native Embedded Database with SQL/NoSQL support
HiveMQ Edge
Disk-based Offline Message Buffering (No embedded query engine)
Architectural Advantage
FairCom Edge:
Enables persistent historical storage and complex local SQL querying.
Edge Analytics & Querying
FairCom Edge
In-app Data Transformation, Local SQL, JSON Queries
HiveMQ Edge
Schema validation & transformation via Data Hub (No database engine)
Architectural Advantage
FairCom Edge:
Run edge applications, local analytics, and real-time triggers on-site.
Protocol & Data Support
FairCom Edge
Modbus, Siemens S7, OPC UA, EtherNet/IP, MQTT, SQL, REST/HTTP, JSON API
HiveMQ Edge
Modbus TCP, Siemens S7, OPC UA, EtherNet/IP, Beckhoff ADS, HTTP
Architectural Advantage
FairCom Edge:
Deeper database and API integration while maintaining protocol compatibility.
Upstream Dependency
FairCom Edge
Fully Autonomous (Runs air-gapped or synchronized)
HiveMQ Edge
Upstream-Focused (Built to bridge data to enterprise/cloud brokers)
Architectural Advantage
FairCom Edge:
Zero reliance on continuous cloud availability; drastically reduces egress fees.
Messaging Infrastructure
FairCom Edge
Built-in MQTT Broker + Persistent Store-and-Forward Queue
HiveMQ Edge
Built-in MQTT Broker + MQTT-SN Gateway
Architectural Advantage
Both:
Fully compliant with open MQTT standards (3.1, 3.1.1, 5.0).
Management & UI
FairCom Edge
Browser-based FairCom Edge / MQ Explorer Dashboard
HiveMQ Edge
Browser-based HiveMQ Edge Workspace & Data Hub Canvas
Architectural Advantage
Both:
Provide visual, browser-based configuration and connection.
Pricing Comparison
Model
FairCom Edge
$2,400/node/year
Volume discounts available
HiveMQ Edge
$3,000/node/year
Enterprise tiers from $5,000+
License Type
FairCom Edge
Commercial / Enterprise
HiveMQ Edge
Open-source (Core)
Support
FairCom Edge
Dedicated 24/7 Support
HiveMQ Edge
Community Support
Predictability
FairCom Edge
Fixed node-based pricing
HiveMQ Edge
Variable depending on enterprise plugins
Who is it for?
FairCom Edge is best for
Complete data autonomy at the edge.
High-speed local data persistence.
Built-in data transformation before sending to the cloud.
HiveMQ Edge is best for
A lightweight protocol translation layer.
Simple MQTT bridging to a central broker.
An open-source starting point.
What sets FairCom Edge apart?
Native Persistence
Unmatched local storage performance with a true embedded database engine.
Data Transformation
Clean, filter, and enrich data locally before passing it upstream.
All-in-One Architecture
Reduce complexity by replacing multiple disparate tools with a single deployable.
"FairCom Edge completely simplified our shop floor architecture. We went from managing three separate applications to just one highly reliable node."
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Frequently Asked Questions
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