HindsightvsRequest Tracker
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Hindsight | Request Tracker | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 65/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 209 in AI Agents | #3 of 9 in Helpdesk |
| GitHub stars | 56 079 | 1 164 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +4 032 | +5 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 2 |
| Latest release | v1.1.0 · 21 Oct 2026 | rt-5.0.10 · 1 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Perl |
Which one should you pick?
Hindsight scores 86/100 against 65/100 for Request Tracker, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Hindsight is easier to run; Request Tracker needs more configuration.
Hindsight is growing faster right now (+4 032 stars in 30 days).
Hindsight details →Request Tracker details →