Nightscoutvsrsyslog
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Nightscout | rsyslog | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 67/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 31 in Health & Fitness | #2 of 8 in Logging |
| GitHub stars | 2 852 | 2 344 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +23 | +8 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 4 |
| Latest release | v15.0.9 · 21 Oct 2026 | v8.2610.0 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | LGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | C |
Which one should you pick?
Nightscout and rsyslog score the same (67/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
Nightscout ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for rsyslog.
If you want the quickest setup, Nightscout is easier to run; rsyslog needs more configuration.
Nightscout is growing faster right now (+23 stars in 30 days).
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