Syslog-ngvsTiramisu
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Syslog-ng | Tiramisu | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 66/100 | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 8 in Logging | #40 of 54 in Media Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 2 386 | 149 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +10 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 10 |
| Latest release | syslog-ng-4.12.0 · 16 Jun 2026 | v1.11.8 · 17 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | C | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Syslog-ng scores 66/100 against 47/100 for Tiramisu, so it is the safer default.
Tiramisu ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Syslog-ng.
If you want the quickest setup, Syslog-ng is easier to run; Tiramisu needs more configuration.
Syslog-ng is growing faster right now (+10 stars in 30 days).
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