rsyslogvsTile38
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| rsyslog | Tile38 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 8 in Logging | #2 of 8 in Geospatial |
| GitHub stars | 2 344 | 9 750 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +8 | +17 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 2 |
| Latest release | v8.2610.0 · 20 Oct 2026 | 1.38.0 · 9 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | LGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | C | Go |
Which one should you pick?
rsyslog scores 67/100 against 66/100 for Tile38, so it is the safer default.
rsyslog ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Tile38.
If you want the quickest setup, Tile38 is easier to run; rsyslog needs more configuration.
Tile38 is growing faster right now (+17 stars in 30 days).
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