7.3#5 of 27$1.02/mofirst paid tier
Overview
IBM MQ is ranked #5 of 27 in message queue (MQ) software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Web, Windows. Paid plans start at $1.02/mo.
IBM MQ plans and pricing
All plansIBM MQ Virtual Processor Core Subscription License $312/mo minimum 1-year term Standard IBM MQ offering · Minimum 1-year term ibm.com · 20 Sept 2026
IBM MQ Advanced with AI Agents Virtual Processor Core Subscr $583/mo billed monthly, minimum 1-year term Advanced data resiliency, connectivity, security, and AI-powered operational int ibm.com · 20 Sept 2026
IBM MQ SaaS $727/mo billed monthly Fully managed multi-tenant service · IBM handles upgrades, patches, and operational management tasks ibm.com · 20 Sept 2026
IBM MQ SaaS pay-as-you-go $1.02/mo charged per VPC per hour Flexible hourly pay-as-you-go plan ibm.com · 20 Sept 2026
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Sources
- ibm.com/products/mq/pricing· checked 20 Sept 2026
- ibm.com/products/mq/get-started· checked 20 Sept 2026






