OneUptime
OneUptime's tracked releases are CI build numbers, not feature notes.
Comparison · it-service-management
OTOBO vs Zabbix
A side-by-side editorial comparison of OTOBO and Zabbix — release velocity, themes, recent moves, and the top alternatives to consider.
Shared themes:open-source
OTOBO vs Zabbix: at a glance
What is 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.
What is Zabbix?
Zabbix opens the 8.0 cycle with a first release candidate, notes still blank.
Zabbix maintains two parallel stable lines, 7.0 and 7.4, with release candidates landing on the same day each month. On October 1 the first 8.0 release candidate appeared. Every tag in the feed carries only a boilerplate release line, so what changes in 8.0 is not visible here.
OTOBO vs Zabbix: editorial side-by-side
OTOBO
5.0IT-SERVICE-MANAGEMENT
OTOBO keeps three branches alive while 11.1 inches through beta.
◆ Current state
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.
◆ Where it's heading
Three 11.1 betas in under three months (June, July, September) point to a stable 11.1.0 approaching. Patching 10.1 alongside 11.0 shows the project still supports older installs rather than forcing upgrades.
◆ Prediction
The next release batch will likely bring an 11.1.0 release candidate or final, with matching 11.0.x and 10.1.x patches; the exact contents can't be predicted from these tag-only entries.
Zabbix
5.0IT-SERVICE-MANAGEMENT
Zabbix opens the 8.0 cycle with a first release candidate, notes still blank.
◆ Current state
Zabbix maintains two parallel stable lines, 7.0 and 7.4, with release candidates landing on the same day each month. On October 1 the first 8.0 release candidate appeared. Every tag in the feed carries only a boilerplate release line, so what changes in 8.0 is not visible here.
◆ Where it's heading
The paired monthly cadence for 7.0 and 7.4 looks steady and should continue while 8.0 moves through its candidates. A new major line usually means the oldest maintained branch gets closer to end of support, but the entries don't say which.
◆ Prediction
Expect further 8.0 candidates and another paired 7.0/7.4 rc around mid-October; what 8.0 actually changes is unclear until release notes accompany the tags.
Alternatives to OTOBO and Zabbix
Other it-service-management 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 OTOBO or Zabbix.
Znuny
Znuny's latest releases are security dependency patches across two supported lines.
GLPI
GLPI 12 is in release-candidate polish, and rc2 and rc3 changed nothing in the headline scope.
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Recent activity from OTOBO and Zabbix
Latest ship moves from both products, interleaved chronologically. ⚡ = editorial spark.
- 11d agoZabbixZabbix 8.0 first release candidate
- 26d agoOTOBOOTOBO 11.1.0 beta 3
- 27d agoOTOBOOTOBO 11.0.18 maintenance release
- 27d agoOTOBOOTOBO 10.1.19 maintenance release
- 27d agoZabbix7.4.15 maintenance release candidate
- 28d agoZabbix7.0.31 maintenance release candidate
- 1mo agoZabbix7.4.14 maintenance release candidate
- 1mo agoZabbix7.0.30 maintenance release candidate
- 2mo agoOTOBOOTOBO 11.1.0 beta 2
- 2mo agoOTOBOOTOBO 11.0.17 maintenance release
- 2mo agoOTOBOOTOBO 10.1.18 maintenance release
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between OTOBO and Zabbix?
Both compete on the same themes — open-source — within it-service-management. OTOBO and Zabbix are shipping at a similar cadence (velocity 5.0 vs 5.0, 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 OTOBO better than Zabbix?
Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. OTOBO and Zabbix are shipping at a similar cadence (velocity 5.0 vs 5.0, both within Sparkpulse's "active" band). For your specific use case, the alternatives sections above list other it-service-management products to evaluate alongside.
What are the best alternatives to OTOBO?
Top OTOBO alternatives in it-service-management are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "OTOBO alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/otobo for the full list with editorial commentary on each.
What are the best alternatives to Zabbix?
Top Zabbix alternatives in it-service-management are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Zabbix alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/zabbix for the full list with editorial commentary on each.