# Request Tracker vs Strapi

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

| | Request Tracker | Strapi |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 65/100 | 85/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #3 of 9 in Helpdesk | #1 of 13 in Headless CMS |
| GitHub stars | 1 164 | 73 400 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +5 | +170 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 31 ✓ |
| Latest release | rt-5.0.10 · 1 Jun 2026 | v5.60.0 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | GPL-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Perl | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Strapi scores 85/100 against 65/100 for Request Tracker, so it is the safer default.

Strapi ships more often: 31 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Request Tracker.

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

Strapi is growing faster right now (+170 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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