GopeedvsRequest Tracker
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Gopeed | Request Tracker | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 80/100 | 65/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 45 in Download Management | #3 of 9 in Helpdesk |
| GitHub stars | 27 246 | 1 164 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +734 | +5 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 2 |
| Latest release | v1.9.3 · 18 Mar 2026 | rt-5.0.10 · 1 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Dart | Perl |
Which one should you pick?
Gopeed scores 80/100 against 65/100 for Request Tracker, so it is the safer default.
Gopeed ships more often: 5 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Request Tracker.
If you want the quickest setup, Gopeed is easier to run; Request Tracker needs more configuration.
Gopeed is growing faster right now (+734 stars in 30 days).
Gopeed details →Request Tracker details →