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Netdata vs Zabbix
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| Fact | Netdata | Zabbix |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | Go Template |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 81k | 6.4k |
| Latest | v2.12.0 | 7.4.15 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 32 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 16+ 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
Both replace Datadog. Alternatives to Datadog →
PartialNetdataPer-second infrastructure metrics and alerts; the agent is GPL, its dashboard UI is closed source.
PartialZabbixInfrastructure and network monitoring with agents, templates and alerting; no APM.
Netdata
- v2.12.02026-09-30The v2.12.0 build of the Netdata Agent has been discovered to have serious stability issues that cause it to crash rand…
- v2.11.12026-09-16Netdata v2.11.1 is a patch release to address issues discovered since v2.11.0.
- v2.11.02026-08-12Summary
- v2.10.42026-07-15Netdata v2.10.4 is a patch release to address issues discovered since v2.10.3.
- v2.10.32026-04-27Netdata v2.10.3 is a patch release to address issues discovered since v2.10.2.
Zabbix
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Netdata
unsigned The latest release, v2.12.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Zabbix
unsigned The latest release, 7.4.15, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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