signserver-cevsSyslog-ng
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| signserver-ce | Syslog-ng | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 51/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 2 in PKI | #3 of 8 in Logging |
| GitHub stars | 440 | 2 386 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +4 | +10 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 2 |
| Latest release | v7.7.1 · 26 Aug 2026 | syslog-ng-4.12.0 · 16 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | LGPL-2.1 | Other |
| Main language | Java | C |
Which one should you pick?
Syslog-ng scores 66/100 against 51/100 for signserver-ce, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Syslog-ng is easier to run; signserver-ce needs more configuration.
Syslog-ng is growing faster right now (+10 stars in 30 days).
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