Kuttvsrsyslog
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Kutt | rsyslog | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 67/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 23 in URL Shortener | #2 of 8 in Logging |
| GitHub stars | 11 184 | 2 344 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +65 | +8 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 4 |
| Latest release | v3.2.6 · 5 Jul 2026 | v8.2610.0 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | LGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | C |
Which one should you pick?
Kutt scores 69/100 against 67/100 for rsyslog, so it is the safer default.
rsyslog ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Kutt.
If you want the quickest setup, Kutt is easier to run; rsyslog needs more configuration.
Kutt is growing faster right now (+65 stars in 30 days).
Kutt details →rsyslog details →