# Apache Cassandra vs Request Tracker

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Apache Cassandra | Request Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 65/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 38 in Databases | #3 of 9 in Helpdesk |
| GitHub stars | 10 127 ✓ | 1 164 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +25 ✓ | +5 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 2 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | rt-5.0.10 · 1 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Java | Perl |

## Which one should you pick?

Apache Cassandra scores 74/100 against 65/100 for Request Tracker, so it is the safer default.

Request Tracker ships more often: 2 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Cassandra.

Apache Cassandra is growing faster right now (+25 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Apache Cassandra](https://selfhost.directory/project/apache-cassandra) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/apache-cassandra.md)
- [Request Tracker](https://selfhost.directory/project/request-tracker) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/request-tracker.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/apache-cassandra-vs-request-tracker