cozystackvsSyslog-ng
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| cozystack | Syslog-ng | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #3 of 8 in Logging |
| GitHub stars | 2 375 | 2 385 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +140 | +9 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 12 | 2 |
| Latest release | v1.6.4 · 16 Oct 2026 | syslog-ng-4.12.0 · 16 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | C |
Which one should you pick?
cozystack scores 67/100 against 66/100 for Syslog-ng, so it is the safer default.
cozystack ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Syslog-ng.
If you want the quickest setup, Syslog-ng is easier to run; cozystack needs more configuration.
cozystack is growing faster right now (+140 stars in 30 days).
cozystack details →Syslog-ng details →