# Plik vs Syslog-ng

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

| | Plik | Syslog-ng |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 63/100 | 66/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #6 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration | #3 of 8 in Logging |
| GitHub stars | 1 829 | 2 386 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +9 | +10 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 ✓ | 2 |
| Latest release | 1.4.3 · 21 Oct 2026 ✓ | syslog-ng-4.12.0 · 16 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Go | C |

## Which one should you pick?

Syslog-ng scores 66/100 against 63/100 for Plik, so it is the safer default.

Plik ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Syslog-ng.

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

## Details

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