# rsyslog vs Tipi

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

| | rsyslog | Tipi |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 71/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #2 of 8 in Logging | #3 of 22 in Home Server |
| GitHub stars | 2 343 | 9 708 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +7 | +32 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 5 ✓ |
| Latest release | v8.2610.0 · 20 Oct 2026 | v4.11.0 · 21 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | LGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

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

Tipi ships more often: 5 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for rsyslog.

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

Tipi is growing faster right now (+32 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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