# Request Tracker vs WBO

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

| | Request Tracker | WBO |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 65/100 ✓ | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 9 in Helpdesk | #2 of 9 in Whiteboarding |
| GitHub stars | 1 164 | 2 675 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +5 | +18 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 8 ✓ |
| Latest release | rt-5.0.10 · 1 Jun 2026 | v2.18.31 · 29 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | GPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Perl | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

Request Tracker scores 65/100 against 61/100 for WBO, so it is the safer default.

WBO ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Request Tracker.

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

WBO is growing faster right now (+18 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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