DashBeamvsrsyslog
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| DashBeam | rsyslog | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 67/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in File Transfer & Sync | #2 of 8 in Logging |
| GitHub stars | 10 125 | 2 344 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +65 | +8 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 4 |
| Latest release | v0.7.2 · 14 Oct 2026 | v8.2610.0 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | LGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | C |
Which one should you pick?
DashBeam scores 70/100 against 67/100 for rsyslog, so it is the safer default.
DashBeam ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for rsyslog.
If you want the quickest setup, DashBeam is easier to run; rsyslog needs more configuration.
DashBeam is growing faster right now (+65 stars in 30 days).
DashBeam details →rsyslog details →