RadarrvsRequest Tracker
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Radarr | Request Tracker | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 65/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 45 in Download Management | #3 of 9 in Helpdesk |
| GitHub stars | 14 672 | 1 164 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +241 | +5 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 | 2 |
| Latest release | v7.0.0.10815 · 25 Oct 2026 | rt-5.0.10 · 1 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | C | Perl |
Which one should you pick?
Radarr scores 78/100 against 65/100 for Request Tracker, so it is the safer default.
Radarr ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Request Tracker.
If you want the quickest setup, Radarr is easier to run; Request Tracker needs more configuration.
Radarr is growing faster right now (+241 stars in 30 days).
Radarr details →Request Tracker details →