DozzlevsTailscale
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Dozzle | Tailscale | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 | 84/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 13 in Log Management | #1 of 56 in VPN |
| GitHub stars | 14 752 | 38 221 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +287 | +1 416 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 43 | 14 |
| Latest release | v11.3.5 · 24 Oct 2026 | v1.104.4 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | BSD-3-Clause |
| Main language | Go | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Tailscale scores 84/100 against 77/100 for Dozzle, so it is the safer default.
Dozzle ships more often: 43 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for Tailscale.
If you want the quickest setup, Dozzle is easier to run; Tailscale needs more configuration.
Tailscale is growing faster right now (+1 416 stars in 30 days).
Dozzle details →Tailscale details →