# rsyslog vs Stremio

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

| | rsyslog | Stremio |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 76/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #2 of 8 in Logging | #3 of 54 in Media Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 2 343 | 14 928 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +7 | +974 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v8.2610.0 · 20 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | LGPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | C | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

Stremio scores 76/100 against 67/100 for rsyslog, so it is the safer default.

rsyslog ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Stremio.

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

Stremio is growing faster right now (+974 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [rsyslog](https://selfhost.directory/project/rsyslog) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/rsyslog.md)
- [Stremio](https://selfhost.directory/project/stremio) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/stremio.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/rsyslog-vs-stremio