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Apache HertzBeat vs Zabbix
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | Apache HertzBeat | Zabbix |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | Go Template |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 7.4k | 6.5k |
| Latest | v1.9.0 | 7.4.15 |
| Last push | 2026-10-19 | 2026-10-16 |
| Release cadence | about 110 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 30 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 42+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Apache HertzBeat replaces Zabbix. Alternatives to Zabbix →
Full replacementAgentless monitoring for servers, networks, databases and websites, with alerting.
Both replace Datadog. Alternatives to Datadog →
PartialApache HertzBeatMonitoring and alerting across hosts and services, without APM or log search.
PartialZabbixInfrastructure and network monitoring with agents, templates and alerting; no APM.
Apache HertzBeat
- v1.9.02026-09-13This release contains breaking changes 1.9.0 is not a drop-in replacement for the 1.8.x jar or image. The runtime, the…
- 1.8.02026-01-31v1.8.0
- v1.7.32025-08-31> Hi guys! Apache HertzBeat 1.7.3 version has published!
- v1.7.22025-06-25> Hi guys! Apache HertzBeat (incubating) 1.7.2 version has published!
- v1.7.12025-05-29> Hi guys! Apache HertzBeat (incubating) 1.7.1 version has published!
Zabbix
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Apache HertzBeat
✓ signed The latest release, v1.9.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Zabbix
unsigned The latest release, 7.4.15, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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