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GLPI 12 is in release-candidate polish, and rc2 and rc3 changed nothing in the headline scope.
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OTOBO alternatives
The best OTOBO alternatives in it service management, ranked by Sparkpulse's velocity_score.
Updated Oct 5, 2026
Looking for the best alternatives to OTOBO? Sparkpulse tracks and ranks 2 alternatives in it service management by shipping velocity — how frequently each ships meaningful updates, verified from official changelogs. For reference, OTOBO shipped 0 meaningful updates in the last 30 days and carries a velocity score of 5.0 out of 10 in 2026. The alternatives below are ranked the same way, so you're comparing real release momentum, not marketing claims.
About OTOBO
OTOBO keeps three branches alive while 11.1 inches through beta.
OTOBO, the open-source help desk and ITSM suite, releases on a fixed pattern: each drop updates the 10.1 and 11.0 maintenance branches together and adds a new 11.1 beta. The release entries carry no notes beyond the version tag, so what changed in each patch isn't visible from the feed.
Velocity 5.0 · Last update 1h ago
Top 2 alternatives to OTOBO
Ranked by recent ship velocity. Tap any card for the full editorial breakdown, or pivot to a head-to-head.
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Znuny's latest releases are security dependency patches across two supported lines.
OTOBO vs alternatives — shipping velocity at a glance
Velocity score (0–10) and meaningful releases shipped in the last 30 days, from official changelogs. Higher = shipping faster.
The 2 best OTOBO alternatives, in depth
1. GLPI · velocity 5.0
GLPI 12 is in release-candidate polish, and rc2 and rc3 changed nothing in the headline scope.
Its velocity score of 5.0/10 reflects longer-term release cadence.
Where OTOBO leans on itsm, help desk and open source, GLPI focuses on itsm, open source and major release.
GLPI and OTOBO have shipped at a similar pace over the last 30 days, so the decision comes down to fit and feature depth.
2. Znuny · velocity 0.0
Znuny's latest releases are security dependency patches across two supported lines.
Its velocity score of 0.0/10 reflects longer-term release cadence.
Where OTOBO leans on itsm, help desk and open source, Znuny focuses on itsm, help desk and security.
Znuny and OTOBO have shipped at a similar pace over the last 30 days, so the decision comes down to fit and feature depth.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best alternatives to OTOBO?
The top OTOBO alternatives we currently track in it service management are GLPI, Znuny, ranked by recent ship velocity.
How is this list of OTOBO alternatives ranked?
Alternatives are ranked by Sparkpulse's velocity_score — release cadence + 30-day spark count + sector-relative ship rate.
Can I compare OTOBO directly with one of these alternatives?
Yes — every card has a "Compare with OTOBO" link to a side-by-side /compare page.