Syslog-ngvsTdarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Syslog-ng | Tdarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 66/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 8 in Logging | #2 of 18 in Video Processing |
| GitHub stars | 2 386 | 4 369 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +10 | +37 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 0 |
| Latest release | syslog-ng-4.12.0 · 16 Jun 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | C | Makefile |
Which one should you pick?
Syslog-ng and Tdarr score the same (66/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
Syslog-ng ships more often: 2 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Tdarr.
If you want the quickest setup, Tdarr is easier to run; Syslog-ng needs more configuration.
Tdarr is growing faster right now (+37 stars in 30 days).
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