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Apache HertzBeat vs Apache Storm

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

Apache HertzBeat vs Apache Storm: at a glance

FeatureApache HertzBeatApache Storm
SectorAnalyticsAnalytics
Velocity score0.00.0
Sparks · 30d00
Top themesmonitoring, observability, apache, release-candidatesstream-processing, security, apache-iceberg, jvm
Last editorial update2h ago2h 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 Apache Storm?

Storm 3.1 adds an Iceberg sink and closes a long list of security gaps in Nimbus and the UI.

Storm runs a 3.x line, started in July with 3.0.0's removal of all Clojure and a Java 21 baseline, alongside 2.8.x maintenance. 3.1.0 on September 12 adds a storm-iceberg module with an Apache Iceberg sink bolt and a setting to control JSONP wrapping, and spends most of its notes on hardening: log listings filtered by user permission, jar locations restricted to the Nimbus inbox, blobstore names confined to topology directories, TLS peer verification for worker connections and required Kryo class registration.

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Apache HertzBeat vs Apache Storm: 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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Apache Storm
ANALYTICS
0.0

Storm 3.1 adds an Iceberg sink and closes a long list of security gaps in Nimbus and the UI.

◆ Current state

Storm runs a 3.x line, started in July with 3.0.0's removal of all Clojure and a Java 21 baseline, alongside 2.8.x maintenance. 3.1.0 on September 12 adds a storm-iceberg module with an Apache Iceberg sink bolt and a setting to control JSONP wrapping, and spends most of its notes on hardening: log listings filtered by user permission, jar locations restricted to the Nimbus inbox, blobstore names confined to topology directories, TLS peer verification for worker connections and required Kryo class registration.

◆ Where it's heading

After the 2.8.6 and 2.8.7 CVE releases, the 3.x line is closing access-control gaps across Nimbus, the logviewer and worker transport. The Iceberg sink adds a direct path into lakehouse storage.

◆ Prediction

Expect 3.1.x follow-ups, possibly with security advisories for the hardened paths, and continued 2.8.x maintenance; whether more lakehouse connectors follow is unclear.

Alternatives to Apache HertzBeat and Apache Storm

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 Apache Storm.

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Recent activity from Apache HertzBeat and Apache Storm

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

  1. 1mo agoApache HertzBeatv1.9.0-rc2 fixes Windows native collector startup
  2. 1mo agoApache StormStorm 3.1.0 adds an Iceberg sink and security hardening
  3. 3mo agoApache HertzBeatCommon module split into core and Spring; i18n work lands
  4. 3mo agoApache StormStorm 3.0 drops Clojure entirely and moves to Java 21 ⚡
  5. 3mo agoApache Storm2.8.9 is a dependency sweep with one Flux viewer guard
  6. 3mo agoApache Storm2.8.8 backports a Kafka topology-lag fix
  7. 6mo agoApache StormTwo TLS CVEs fixed: JVM-wide downgrade and auth bypass
  8. 6mo agoApache StormDeserialization RCE and stored XSS in the UI are fixed
  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 Apache Storm?

They serve adjacent needs but don't currently overlap on shipped themes. Apache HertzBeat and Apache Storm are shipping at a similar cadence (velocity 0.0 vs 0.0, both within Sparkpulse's "active" band). 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 Apache Storm?

Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. Apache HertzBeat and Apache Storm are shipping at a similar cadence (velocity 0.0 vs 0.0, both within Sparkpulse's "active" band). 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 Apache Storm?

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