# PairDrop vs Syslog-ng

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

| | PairDrop | Syslog-ng |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 ✓ | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 86 in File Sharing | #3 of 8 in Logging |
| GitHub stars | 11 713 ✓ | 2 385 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +254 ✓ | +9 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 2 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | syslog-ng-4.12.0 · 16 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | C |

## Which one should you pick?

PairDrop scores 75/100 against 66/100 for Syslog-ng, so it is the safer default.

Syslog-ng ships more often: 2 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for PairDrop.

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

PairDrop is growing faster right now (+254 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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