# Syslog-ng vs Tdarr

> 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).

## Details

- [Syslog-ng](https://selfhost.directory/project/syslog-ng) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/syslog-ng.md)
- [Tdarr](https://selfhost.directory/project/tdarr) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/tdarr.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/syslog-ng-vs-tdarr