# OpenReader vs Request Tracker

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | OpenReader | Request Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 59/100 | 65/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #4 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #3 of 9 in Helpdesk |
| GitHub stars | 550 | 1 164 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +34 ✓ | +5 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 ✓ | 2 |
| Latest release | v5.4.0 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | rt-5.0.10 · 1 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Perl |

## Which one should you pick?

Request Tracker scores 65/100 against 59/100 for OpenReader, so it is the safer default.

OpenReader ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Request Tracker.

If you want the quickest setup, OpenReader is easier to run; Request Tracker needs more configuration.

OpenReader is growing faster right now (+34 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [OpenReader](https://selfhost.directory/project/openreader) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openreader.md)
- [Request Tracker](https://selfhost.directory/project/request-tracker) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/request-tracker.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/openreader-vs-request-tracker