KanidmvsRequest Tracker
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kanidm | Request Tracker | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 65/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 3 in IAM | #3 of 9 in Helpdesk |
| GitHub stars | 5 512 | 1 164 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +106 | +5 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 2 |
| Latest release | v1.11.2 · 11 Sept 2026 | rt-5.0.10 · 1 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MPL-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Rust | Perl |
Which one should you pick?
Kanidm scores 67/100 against 65/100 for Request Tracker, so it is the safer default.
Kanidm ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Request Tracker.
Kanidm is growing faster right now (+106 stars in 30 days).
Kanidm details →Request Tracker details →