# rsyslog vs YOURLS

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

| | rsyslog | YOURLS |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 74/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #2 of 8 in Logging | #1 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 2 344 | 12 293 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +8 | +50 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 4 |
| Latest release | v8.2610.0 · 20 Oct 2026 ✓ | 1.10.6 · 30 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | LGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | C | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

YOURLS scores 74/100 against 67/100 for rsyslog, so it is the safer default.

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

YOURLS is growing faster right now (+50 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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