StepifivsSyslog-ng
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Stepifi | Syslog-ng | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 41/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #20 of 22 in 3D Printing | #3 of 8 in Logging |
| GitHub stars | 247 | 2 386 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +10 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 2 |
| Latest release | v2.0.0 · 31 Dec 2025 | syslog-ng-4.12.0 · 16 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | C |
Which one should you pick?
Syslog-ng scores 66/100 against 41/100 for Stepifi, so it is the safer default.
Syslog-ng is growing faster right now (+10 stars in 30 days).
Stepifi details →Syslog-ng details →