# LXC vs Syslog-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).

## Details

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