OpenBBvsRequest Tracker
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenBB | Request Tracker | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 87/100 | 65/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 10 in Data Management | #3 of 9 in Helpdesk |
| GitHub stars | 74 860 | 1 164 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +376 | +5 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 2 |
| Latest release | openbb-v5.0.0 · 30 Sept 2026 | rt-5.0.10 · 1 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Other | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | Perl |
Which one should you pick?
OpenBB scores 87/100 against 65/100 for Request Tracker, so it is the safer default.
OpenBB ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Request Tracker.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenBB is easier to run; Request Tracker needs more configuration.
OpenBB is growing faster right now (+376 stars in 30 days).
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