# Syslog-ng vs Workout.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).

## Details

- [Syslog-ng](https://selfhost.directory/project/syslog-ng) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/syslog-ng.md)
- [Workout.cool](https://selfhost.directory/project/workout-cool) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/workout-cool.md)

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