# HiClaw vs Syslog-ng

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | HiClaw | Syslog-ng |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 ✓ | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #32 of 209 in AI Agents | #3 of 8 in Logging |
| GitHub stars | 5 885 ✓ | 2 385 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +222 ✓ | +9 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 ✓ | 2 |
| Latest release | v1.2.5 · 16 Oct 2026 ✓ | syslog-ng-4.12.0 · 16 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | C |

## Which one should you pick?

HiClaw scores 67/100 against 66/100 for Syslog-ng, so it is the safer default.

HiClaw ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Syslog-ng.

If you want the quickest setup, HiClaw is easier to run; Syslog-ng needs more configuration.

HiClaw is growing faster right now (+222 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [HiClaw](https://selfhost.directory/project/hiclaw) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/hiclaw.md)
- [Syslog-ng](https://selfhost.directory/project/syslog-ng) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/syslog-ng.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/hiclaw-vs-syslog-ng