LXCvsSyslog-ng
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| LXC | Syslog-ng | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 2 in Containers | #3 of 8 in Logging |
| GitHub stars | 5 288 | 2 385 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +9 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 2 |
| Latest release | v7.0.0 · 30 Apr 2026 | syslog-ng-4.12.0 · 16 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | C | C |
Which one should you pick?
LXC scores 70/100 against 66/100 for Syslog-ng, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Syslog-ng is easier to run; LXC needs more configuration.
LXC is growing faster right now (+24 stars in 30 days).
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