# rsyslog vs Snipe-IT

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

| | rsyslog | Snipe-IT |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 77/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #2 of 8 in Logging | #1 of 15 in Asset Management |
| GitHub stars | 2 344 | 15 116 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +8 | +142 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 17 ✓ |
| Latest release | v8.2610.0 · 20 Oct 2026 | v8.8.3 · 22 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | LGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

Snipe-IT scores 77/100 against 67/100 for rsyslog, so it is the safer default.

Snipe-IT ships more often: 17 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for rsyslog.

If you want the quickest setup, Snipe-IT is easier to run; rsyslog needs more configuration.

Snipe-IT is growing faster right now (+142 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [rsyslog](https://selfhost.directory/project/rsyslog) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/rsyslog.md)
- [Snipe-IT](https://selfhost.directory/project/snipe-it) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/snipe-it.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/rsyslog-vs-snipe-it