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Asterisk vs Eventzilla
A side-by-side editorial comparison of Asterisk and Eventzilla — release velocity, themes, recent moves, and the top alternatives to consider.
Asterisk vs Eventzilla: at a glance
What is Asterisk?
Asterisk 24 is at rc4, and the latest round is repairing regressions left by 22.11.
A release round is in candidate stage across 20.22.0, 22.12.0, 23.6.0 and 24.0.0, all tagged within minutes. October 29's rc4 carries two fixes on every branch: park slot hints stuck at Unavailable after startup, and a segfault when a hint loses its presence part, both regressions from 22.11.0. 22.12.0-rc4 adds a third fix for a subscription leak on dialplan reload. rc3 a week earlier was a single PJSIP WebSocket contact fix.
What is Eventzilla?
Eventzilla's feed wakes up after 18 months with two event-marketing blog posts.
Eventzilla's feed was silent from March 2025, when five new event landing-page themes shipped, until October 1, 2026, when two marketing posts appeared: one on building registration pages that convert and one on overhyped event marketing tactics. The rest of the feed is evergreen event-planning content from 2024.
Asterisk vs Eventzilla: editorial side-by-side
Asterisk
5.0MEETINGS
Asterisk 24 is at rc4, and the latest round is repairing regressions left by 22.11.
◆ Current state
A release round is in candidate stage across 20.22.0, 22.12.0, 23.6.0 and 24.0.0, all tagged within minutes. October 29's rc4 carries two fixes on every branch: park slot hints stuck at Unavailable after startup, and a segfault when a hint loses its presence part, both regressions from 22.11.0. 22.12.0-rc4 adds a third fix for a subscription leak on dialplan reload. rc3 a week earlier was a single PJSIP WebSocket contact fix.
◆ Where it's heading
Each candidate round now takes one to three issues, which is how a cycle close to final looks, though four candidates is a longer run than August's rc1, rc2 and final. The lockstep model multiplies repair work: one 22.11.0 hint regression needed the same fix on all four branches.
◆ Prediction
Expect final tags on all four branches together once candidates stop taking fixes, with the certified track following. 24.0.0 final will show what the new line changes; the rc4 User and Upgrade Notes sections are empty.
Eventzilla
0.0MEETINGS
Eventzilla's feed wakes up after 18 months with two event-marketing blog posts.
◆ Current state
Eventzilla's feed was silent from March 2025, when five new event landing-page themes shipped, until October 1, 2026, when two marketing posts appeared: one on building registration pages that convert and one on overhyped event marketing tactics. The rest of the feed is evergreen event-planning content from 2024.
◆ Where it's heading
The blog has resumed, but with advice content rather than product news. The registration-page post sits close to the product's own registration pages, which may be where future product updates land.
◆ Prediction
Unclear from the feed; more marketing posts are likelier than a product release.
Alternatives to Asterisk and Eventzilla
Other Meetings products tracked by Sparkpulse, ranked by recent ship velocity. Each card links to a full editorial trajectory and lets you pivot into a head-to-head comparison with either Asterisk or Eventzilla.
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Goldcast
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Jitsi Meet Desktop
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Recent activity from Asterisk and Eventzilla
Latest ship moves from both products, interleaved chronologically. ⚡ = editorial spark.
- 4d agoAsteriskAsterisk 24.0.0-rc4: park hints and presence-hint crash fixed
- 4d agoAsteriskAsterisk 23.6.0-rc4: same two hint fixes
- 4d agoAsteriskAsterisk 22.12.0-rc4: hint fixes plus reload leak
- 4d agoAsteriskAsterisk 20.22.0-rc4: same two hint fixes
- 11d agoAsteriskAsterisk 24.0.0-rc3: PJSIP WebSocket contact fix
- 11d agoAsteriskAsterisk 23.6.0-rc3: PJSIP WebSocket contact fix
- 1mo agoEventzilla10 Overhyped Event Marketing Tactics (and What Actually Drives Registrations)
- 1mo agoEventzillaHow to Build an Event Registration Page That Converts.
- 1y agoEventzillaEventzilla Introduces a Lineup of 5 New and Stunning Themes for Event Landing Pages
- 2y agoEventzillaEnhancing Attendee Experiences Through Advanced Registration Process
- 2y agoEventzillaKey Components of a Successful Hybrid Conference Strategy
- 2y agoEventzillaEffective Strategies for Successful Conference Planning
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Asterisk and Eventzilla?
They serve adjacent needs but don't currently overlap on shipped themes. Asterisk is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 5.0 vs 0.0), with 0 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. See the at-a-glance table above for a side-by-side breakdown of velocity, recent sparks, and editorial themes.
Is Asterisk better than Eventzilla?
Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. Asterisk is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 5.0 vs 0.0), with 0 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. For your specific use case, the alternatives sections above list other Meetings products to evaluate alongside.
What are the best alternatives to Asterisk?
Top Asterisk alternatives in Meetings are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Asterisk alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/asterisk for the full list with editorial commentary on each.
What are the best alternatives to Eventzilla?
Top Eventzilla alternatives in Meetings are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Eventzilla alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/eventzilla for the full list with editorial commentary on each.