# LinuxCNC vs Syslog-ng

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

| | LinuxCNC | Syslog-ng |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 64/100 | 66/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Industrial IoT | #3 of 8 in Logging |
| GitHub stars | 2 513 ✓ | 2 386 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +12 ✓ | +10 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 ✓ | 2 |
| Latest release | v2.9.10 · 3 Jul 2026 ✓ | syslog-ng-4.12.0 · 16 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | GPL-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | C |

## Which one should you pick?

Syslog-ng scores 66/100 against 64/100 for LinuxCNC, so it is the safer default.

LinuxCNC ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Syslog-ng.

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

## Details

- [LinuxCNC](https://selfhost.directory/project/linuxcnc) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/linuxcnc.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/linuxcnc-vs-syslog-ng