# bitcoind vs Syslog-ng

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

| | bitcoind | Syslog-ng |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 87/100 ✓ | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 9 in Fintech | #3 of 8 in Logging |
| GitHub stars | 90 532 ✓ | 2 386 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +289 ✓ | +10 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 ✓ | 2 |
| Latest release | v29.5 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | syslog-ng-4.12.0 · 16 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | C++ | C |

## Which one should you pick?

bitcoind scores 87/100 against 66/100 for Syslog-ng, so it is the safer default.

bitcoind ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Syslog-ng.

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

bitcoind is growing faster right now (+289 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [bitcoind](https://selfhost.directory/project/bitcoind) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/bitcoind.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/bitcoind-vs-syslog-ng