# Request Tracker vs UVdesk Helpdesk

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

| | Request Tracker | UVdesk Helpdesk |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 65/100 | 69/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #3 of 9 in Helpdesk | #2 of 14 in Customer Support |
| GitHub stars | 1 164 | 19 638 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +5 | +26 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | rt-5.0.10 · 1 Jun 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | GPL-2.0 | OSL-3.0 |
| Main language | Perl | CSS |

## Which one should you pick?

UVdesk Helpdesk scores 69/100 against 65/100 for Request Tracker, so it is the safer default.

Request Tracker ships more often: 2 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for UVdesk Helpdesk.

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

UVdesk Helpdesk is growing faster right now (+26 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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