Syslog-ngvsWorkout.cool
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Syslog-ng | Workout.cool | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 66/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 8 in Logging | #2 of 11 in Fitness Tracker |
| GitHub stars | 2 386 | 8 650 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +10 | +155 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 1 |
| Latest release | syslog-ng-4.12.0 · 16 Jun 2026 | v1.3.2 · 7 Dec 2025 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | C | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Syslog-ng and Workout.cool 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 1 for Workout.cool.
If you want the quickest setup, Workout.cool is easier to run; Syslog-ng needs more configuration.
Workout.cool is growing faster right now (+155 stars in 30 days).
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