KestravsRequest Tracker
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kestra | Request Tracker | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 65/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 32 in Workflow Automation | #3 of 9 in Helpdesk |
| GitHub stars | 30 057 | 1 164 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 722 | +5 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 59 | 2 |
| Latest release | v1.3.45 · 27 Oct 2026 | rt-5.0.10 · 1 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Java | Perl |
Which one should you pick?
Kestra scores 82/100 against 65/100 for Request Tracker, so it is the safer default.
Kestra ships more often: 59 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Request Tracker.
If you want the quickest setup, Kestra is easier to run; Request Tracker needs more configuration.
Kestra is growing faster right now (+1 722 stars in 30 days).
Kestra details →Request Tracker details →