# LubeLogger vs rsyslog

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

| | LubeLogger | rsyslog |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 65/100 | 67/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #2 of 5 in Vehicle Management | #2 of 8 in Logging |
| GitHub stars | 2 926 ✓ | 2 344 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +69 ✓ | +8 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 17 ✓ | 4 |
| Latest release | v1.7.4 · 14 Oct 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?

rsyslog scores 67/100 against 65/100 for LubeLogger, so it is the safer default.

LubeLogger ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for rsyslog.

If you want the quickest setup, LubeLogger is easier to run; rsyslog needs more configuration.

LubeLogger is growing faster right now (+69 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [LubeLogger](https://selfhost.directory/project/lubelogger) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/lubelogger.md)
- [rsyslog](https://selfhost.directory/project/rsyslog) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/rsyslog.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/lubelogger-vs-rsyslog