Request TrackervsSyslog-ng
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Request Tracker | Syslog-ng | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 65/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 9 in Helpdesk | #3 of 8 in Logging |
| GitHub stars | 1 164 | 2 386 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +5 | +10 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 2 |
| Latest release | rt-5.0.10 · 1 Jun 2026 | syslog-ng-4.12.0 · 16 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Perl | C |
Which one should you pick?
Syslog-ng scores 66/100 against 65/100 for Request Tracker, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Syslog-ng is easier to run; Request Tracker needs more configuration.
Request Tracker details →Syslog-ng details →
Swap a project
Keep Request Tracker, compare it with
Keep Syslog-ng, compare it with