# automq vs Syslog-ng

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

| | automq | Syslog-ng |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 ✓ | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 12 in Message Broker | #3 of 8 in Logging |
| GitHub stars | 10 921 ✓ | 2 386 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +63 ✓ | +10 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 ✓ | 2 |
| Latest release | 1.7.4 · 29 Aug 2026 ✓ | syslog-ng-4.12.0 · 16 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Java | C |

## Which one should you pick?

automq scores 68/100 against 66/100 for Syslog-ng, so it is the safer default.

automq ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Syslog-ng.

If you want the quickest setup, Syslog-ng is easier to run; automq needs more configuration.

automq is growing faster right now (+63 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [automq](https://selfhost.directory/project/automq) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/automq.md)
- [Syslog-ng](https://selfhost.directory/project/syslog-ng) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/syslog-ng.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/automq-vs-syslog-ng