CloudlogvsTailscale
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Cloudlog | Tailscale | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 57/100 | 84/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 4 in Amateur Radio | #1 of 56 in VPN |
| GitHub stars | 576 | 38 252 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 | +1 410 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 16 | 14 |
| Latest release | 2.8.21 · 21 Oct 2026 | v1.104.4 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | BSD-3-Clause |
| Main language | PHP | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Tailscale scores 84/100 against 57/100 for Cloudlog, so it is the safer default.
Cloudlog ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for Tailscale.
If you want the quickest setup, Tailscale is easier to run; Cloudlog needs more configuration.
Tailscale is growing faster right now (+1 410 stars in 30 days).
Cloudlog details →Tailscale details →