# GLPI vs Request Tracker

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

| | GLPI | Request Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 ✓ | 65/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 3 in IT Management | #3 of 9 in Helpdesk |
| GitHub stars | 6 527 ✓ | 1 164 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +143 ✓ | +5 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 ✓ | 2 |
| Latest release | 12.0.1 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | rt-5.0.10 · 1 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | PHP | Perl |

## Which one should you pick?

GLPI scores 71/100 against 65/100 for Request Tracker, so it is the safer default.

GLPI ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Request Tracker.

GLPI is growing faster right now (+143 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [GLPI](https://selfhost.directory/project/glpi) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/glpi.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/glpi-vs-request-tracker