FleetvsSyslog-ng
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Fleet | Syslog-ng | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 11 in Device Management | #3 of 8 in Logging |
| GitHub stars | 7 070 | 2 386 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 | +10 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 2 |
| Latest release | fleet-v4.94.0 · 28 Oct 2026 | syslog-ng-4.12.0 · 16 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Go | C |
Which one should you pick?
Fleet scores 67/100 against 66/100 for Syslog-ng, so it is the safer default.
Fleet ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Syslog-ng.
If you want the quickest setup, Syslog-ng is easier to run; Fleet needs more configuration.
Syslog-ng is growing faster right now (+10 stars in 30 days).
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