Answervsrsyslog
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Answer | rsyslog | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 67/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #2 of 8 in Logging |
| GitHub stars | 15 702 | 2 344 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +21 | +8 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 4 |
| Latest release | v2.0.3 · 22 Sept 2026 | v8.2610.0 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | LGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | C |
Which one should you pick?
Answer scores 71/100 against 67/100 for rsyslog, so it is the safer default.
Answer ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for rsyslog.
If you want the quickest setup, Answer is easier to run; rsyslog needs more configuration.
Answer is growing faster right now (+21 stars in 30 days).
Answer details →rsyslog details →