# rsyslog vs Suwayomi-Server

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

| | rsyslog | Suwayomi-Server |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 71/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #2 of 8 in Logging | #1 of 4 in Manga Reader |
| GitHub stars | 2 344 | 7 968 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +8 | +215 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 7 ✓ |
| Latest release | v8.2610.0 · 20 Oct 2026 ✓ | v2.4.2366 · 30 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | LGPL-3.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Main language | C | Java |

## Which one should you pick?

Suwayomi-Server scores 71/100 against 67/100 for rsyslog, so it is the safer default.

Suwayomi-Server ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for rsyslog.

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

Suwayomi-Server is growing faster right now (+215 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [rsyslog](https://selfhost.directory/project/rsyslog) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/rsyslog.md)
- [Suwayomi-Server](https://selfhost.directory/project/suwayomi-server) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/suwayomi-server.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/rsyslog-vs-suwayomi-server