rsyslogvsWallos
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| rsyslog | Wallos | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 67/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 8 in Logging | #1 of 5 in Finance |
| GitHub stars | 2 344 | 8 762 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +8 | +185 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 36 |
| Latest release | v8.2610.0 · 20 Oct 2026 | v5.10.2 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | LGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
rsyslog and Wallos score the same (67/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
Wallos ships more often: 36 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for rsyslog.
If you want the quickest setup, Wallos is easier to run; rsyslog needs more configuration.
Wallos is growing faster right now (+185 stars in 30 days).
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