Comparing HTTP, webhooks, and MQTT
The following table compares the HTTP, webhooks, and MQTT protocols in terms of use case, communication style, protocol type, security, and scalability:
Aspect |
HTTP |
Webhooks |
MQTT |
Communication Style |
Request-Response |
Event-Driven |
Pub-sub |
Use Case |
Data Retrieval, Information Exchange |
Real-Time Notifications, Automation |
Real-time data exchange, iot |
Protocol Type |
Stateless |
Stateless |
Stateful |
Payload Type |
Typically, JSON or XML |
Custom Data |
Custom Data ... |