Fumiq vs Service Bus Explorer
Service Bus Explorer is the free, open-source tool many Azure developers started with. It is a capable Windows Forms app, and if you are on Windows and happy with it, it does the job. Fumiq is for people who want the same access on any operating system, with a faster workflow for day-to-day message work.
At a glance
| Fumiq | Service Bus Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | macOS, Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Protocol | AMQP, native Rust | .NET SDK |
| Sign-in | Connection string or Azure AD / RBAC | Connection string or Azure AD |
| Command palette | Yes | No |
| JSONPath columns | Yes | No |
| Price | From €49, one-time | Free, open source |
Where Fumiq is different
- Runs everywhere. No Windows VM on a Mac or Linux workstation.
- Dead-letter repair. Filter what dead-lettered, read the reason, edit and resubmit in bulk.
- Find messages fast. A visual filter builder over body, properties and metadata, plus custom columns per entity.
- Keyboard-first. Every common action has a shortcut, and Cmd/Ctrl+K reaches the rest.
When to stay with Service Bus Explorer
If you only work on Windows, need a free tool, or rely on its management features for Event Hubs, Relays or Notification Hubs, Service Bus Explorer remains a good choice. Fumiq focuses on Service Bus messaging.
Download Fumiq and try every feature free for 30 days, no credit card required. Also see Fumiq vs QueueExplorer and Fumiq vs the Azure portal.