rsyslogvsSyslog-ng
Two self-hosted Logging projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| rsyslog | Syslog-ng | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 8 in Logging | #3 of 8 in Logging |
| GitHub stars | 2 343 | 2 385 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +7 | +9 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 2 |
| Latest release | v8.2610.0 · 20 Oct 2026 | syslog-ng-4.12.0 · 16 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | LGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | C | C |
Which one should you pick?
rsyslog scores 67/100 against 66/100 for Syslog-ng, so it is the safer default.
rsyslog ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Syslog-ng.
If you want the quickest setup, Syslog-ng is easier to run; rsyslog needs more configuration.
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