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Apache HertzBeat vs OpenMetadata

A side-by-side editorial comparison of Apache HertzBeat and OpenMetadata — release velocity, themes, recent moves, and the top alternatives to consider.

Apache HertzBeat vs OpenMetadata: at a glance

FeatureApache HertzBeatOpenMetadata
SectorAnalyticsAnalytics
Velocity score0.05.0
Sparks · 30d00
Top themesmonitoring, observability, apache, release-candidatesdata-catalog, metadata, connectors, lineage
Last editorial update2h ago13h ago
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What is Apache HertzBeat?

HertzBeat's 1.9.0 is on its second release candidate, and the feed still skips 1.8.0.

HertzBeat's tracked entries are mostly release candidates. v1.9.0-rc1 in July split hertzbeat-common into core and Spring modules and carried monitoring template fixes and internationalization work. v1.9.0-rc2 in September is titled only by its one visible change, a fix that makes the Windows native collector start. The 1.8.0 release referenced in rc1's own notes never appears in the feed.

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What is OpenMetadata?

OpenMetadata reaches 2.1 rc1 after a month of repairing 2.0's connectors.

OpenMetadata has shipped a run of 2.0.x maintenance releases, each centered on connectors, lineage and search. 2.0.3 included a certificate-verification bypass fix and a SQL-injection fix, 2.0.5 restored metadata affected by 2.0 ingestion regressions, and 2.0.7 improved reliability for Pub/Sub, SQL Server and Unity Catalog. The 2.1.0-rc1 pre-release has now appeared, though its notes are a commit message about settings-modal styling rather than a feature list.

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Apache HertzBeat vs OpenMetadata: editorial side-by-side

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HertzBeat's 1.9.0 is on its second release candidate, and the feed still skips 1.8.0.

◆ Current state

HertzBeat's tracked entries are mostly release candidates. v1.9.0-rc1 in July split hertzbeat-common into core and Spring modules and carried monitoring template fixes and internationalization work. v1.9.0-rc2 in September is titled only by its one visible change, a fix that makes the Windows native collector start. The 1.8.0 release referenced in rc1's own notes never appears in the feed.

◆ Where it's heading

The 1.9.0 cycle is moving slowly, about seven weeks between candidates, and the rc2 fix points at native collector builds as current work. The release record stays thin, so most of what changes has to be read from the repository.

◆ Prediction

A 1.9.0 final or a further candidate is the next likely entry; nothing in the feed suggests timing.

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OpenMetadata
ANALYTICS
5.0

OpenMetadata reaches 2.1 rc1 after a month of repairing 2.0's connectors.

◆ Current state

OpenMetadata has shipped a run of 2.0.x maintenance releases, each centered on connectors, lineage and search. 2.0.3 included a certificate-verification bypass fix and a SQL-injection fix, 2.0.5 restored metadata affected by 2.0 ingestion regressions, and 2.0.7 improved reliability for Pub/Sub, SQL Server and Unity Catalog. The 2.1.0-rc1 pre-release has now appeared, though its notes are a commit message about settings-modal styling rather than a feature list.

◆ Where it's heading

The 2.0 launch is being paid for in connector repairs, and the cadence of roughly weekly maintenance suggests a large installed surface. Protecting user-managed metadata from bot ingestion, and multi-pod fixes in 2.0.6, point at production deployments rather than trials. The 2.1 candidate is the first sign of attention moving forward, but the published notes do not show its contents.

◆ Prediction

Expect a 2.1 release soon, with its real scope clearer once proper notes appear. 2.0.x maintenance should continue alongside it.

Alternatives to Apache HertzBeat and OpenMetadata

Other Analytics 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 Apache HertzBeat or OpenMetadata.

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Recent activity from Apache HertzBeat and OpenMetadata

Latest ship moves from both products, interleaved chronologically. ⚡ = editorial spark.

  1. 3d agoOpenMetadata2.1.0 rc1 appears, with notes covering only a UI fix
  2. 6d agoOpenMetadata2.0.7: Pub/Sub, SQL Server and Unity Catalog connector fixes
  3. 12d agoOpenMetadata2.0.6: ingestion accuracy, safer upgrades, multi-pod fixes
  4. 24d agoOpenMetadata2.0.5 restores metadata lost to 2.0 ingestion regressions
  5. 27d agoOpenMetadata2.0.4: Glue and SQL Server connector fixes, search scoping
  6. 1mo agoOpenMetadata2.0.3: connector fixes, data migrations, security patches
  7. 1mo agoApache HertzBeatv1.9.0-rc2 fixes Windows native collector startup
  8. 3mo agoApache HertzBeatCommon module split into core and Spring; i18n work lands
  9. 1y agoApache HertzBeatDocs update and Apache graduation blog post
  10. 1y agoApache HertzBeatVersion bump candidate with no recorded changes
  11. 1y agoApache HertzBeatCandidate tag containing only a branch merge

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Apache HertzBeat and OpenMetadata?

They serve adjacent needs but don't currently overlap on shipped themes. OpenMetadata 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 Apache HertzBeat better than OpenMetadata?

Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. OpenMetadata 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 Analytics products to evaluate alongside.

What are the best alternatives to Apache HertzBeat?

Top Apache HertzBeat alternatives in Analytics are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Apache HertzBeat alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/hertzbeat for the full list with editorial commentary on each.

What are the best alternatives to OpenMetadata?

Top OpenMetadata alternatives in Analytics are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "OpenMetadata alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/openmetadata for the full list with editorial commentary on each.