KuberovsSyslog-ng
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kubero | Syslog-ng | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 62/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 10 in PaaS | #3 of 8 in Logging |
| GitHub stars | 4 455 | 2 386 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +29 | +10 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 2 |
| Latest release | — | syslog-ng-4.12.0 · 16 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | C |
Which one should you pick?
Syslog-ng scores 66/100 against 62/100 for Kubero, so it is the safer default.
Syslog-ng ships more often: 2 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Kubero.
If you want the quickest setup, Syslog-ng is easier to run; Kubero needs more configuration.
Kubero is growing faster right now (+29 stars in 30 days).
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