# rsyslog vs textpod

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

| | rsyslog | textpod |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 ✓ | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 8 in Logging | #54 of 81 in Notes & Editors |
| GitHub stars | 2 344 ✓ | 322 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +8 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 ✓ | 3 |
| Latest release | v8.2610.0 · 20 Oct 2026 ✓ | 0.1.8 · 29 May 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | LGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C | Rust |

## Which one should you pick?

rsyslog scores 67/100 against 45/100 for textpod, so it is the safer default.

rsyslog ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for textpod.

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

rsyslog is growing faster right now (+8 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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