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No signup. One standalone container. A 14-day evaluation on an empty data volume.
docker run -d --name kubemq -p 50000:50000 -p 9090:9090 -p 8080:8080 -p 9092:9092 -p 5672:5672 -v kubemq-data:/kubemq/store europe-docker.pkg.dev/kubemq/images/kubemq-next:latestOpen the dashboard and connect Kafka clients to localhost:9092. Keep the named volume when replacing the container.
Kubernetes and clusters require a license key. Starting a new evaluation on existing data also requires a key. Request a 30-day trial key. Both evaluation and trial servers need outbound HTTPS to license.kubemq.io; they refresh a 24-hour lease hourly.
By running, you accept the evaluation terms, including required usage reporting. Send your first Kafka message →
Need a key for Kubernetes, a cluster or an existing data volume? Request a 30-day trial below. One trial per work email, up to three active trials per company. Free-mail and disposable addresses are not accepted. We email a one-time confirmation link, then your license key. No credit card, no sales call required.
- 30 days, one running server, every protocol and SDK.
- Your trial server refreshes a 24-hour lease hourly from the KubeMQ licensing service and requires outbound HTTPS connectivity.
- Upgrading keeps the same license id, so nothing needs to be reinstalled.
What happens next
- Confirm your email. We send a one-time link; it works once and expires in 24 hours.
- Receive your key. The license key arrives by email, together with the quickstart. It is shown only in that email.
- Start the server. Pass the key to KubeMQ on Docker, Kubernetes or a plain binary. The server activates online and renews its lease automatically.
- Keep going. Talk to us before day 30 to convert or extend. The license id stays the same.