# Request Tracker vs ryot

> 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).

## Details

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

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