Radarrvsrsyslog
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Radarr | rsyslog | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 67/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 45 in Download Management | #2 of 8 in Logging |
| GitHub stars | 14 667 | 2 343 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +243 | +7 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 | 4 |
| Latest release | v7.0.0.10815 · 25 Oct 2026 | v8.2610.0 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | LGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C | C |
Which one should you pick?
Radarr scores 78/100 against 67/100 for rsyslog, so it is the safer default.
Radarr ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for rsyslog.
If you want the quickest setup, Radarr is easier to run; rsyslog needs more configuration.
Radarr is growing faster right now (+243 stars in 30 days).
Radarr details →rsyslog details →