AnswervsSyslog-ng
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Answer | Syslog-ng | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #3 of 8 in Logging |
| GitHub stars | 15 702 | 2 386 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +20 | +10 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 2 |
| Latest release | v2.0.3 · 22 Sept 2026 | syslog-ng-4.12.0 · 16 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | C |
Which one should you pick?
Answer scores 71/100 against 66/100 for Syslog-ng, so it is the safer default.
Answer ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Syslog-ng.
If you want the quickest setup, Answer is easier to run; Syslog-ng needs more configuration.
Answer details →Syslog-ng details →