Request Trackervsryot
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Request Tracker | ryot | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 65/100 | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 9 in Helpdesk | #4 of 11 in Fitness Tracker |
| GitHub stars | 1 164 | 3 648 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +5 | +42 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 2 |
| Latest release | rt-5.0.10 · 1 Jun 2026 | v10.5.0 · 22 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Perl | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Request Tracker scores 65/100 against 63/100 for ryot, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, ryot is easier to run; Request Tracker needs more configuration.
ryot is growing faster right now (+42 stars in 30 days).
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