HindsightvsSyslog-ng
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Hindsight | Syslog-ng | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 209 in AI Agents | #3 of 8 in Logging |
| GitHub stars | 55 628 | 2 386 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 581 | +10 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 2 |
| Latest release | v1.1.0 · 21 Oct 2026 | syslog-ng-4.12.0 · 16 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Python | C |
Which one should you pick?
Hindsight scores 86/100 against 66/100 for Syslog-ng, so it is the safer default.
Hindsight is growing faster right now (+3 581 stars in 30 days).
Hindsight details →Syslog-ng details →