CloudlogvsTelegraf
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Cloudlog | Telegraf | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 57/100 | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 4 in Amateur Radio | #9 of 104 in Monitoring & observability |
| GitHub stars | 577 | 17 887 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 | +56 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 16 | 16 |
| Latest release | 2.8.21 · 21 Oct 2026 | v1.40.2 · 12 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Telegraf scores 78/100 against 57/100 for Cloudlog, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Telegraf is easier to run; Cloudlog needs more configuration.
Telegraf is growing faster right now (+56 stars in 30 days).
Cloudlog details →Telegraf details →