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rsyslog vs syslog-ng
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| Fact | rsyslog | syslog-ng |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C | C |
| Licence | LGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Stars | 2.3k | 2.4k |
| Latest | v8.2608.0 | syslog-ng-4.12.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 60 days between releases | about 63 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 17 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
syslog-ng replaces rsyslog. Alternatives to rsyslog →
Full replacementSyslog collection, parsing and routing with its own configuration language.
rsyslog
syslog-ng
- syslog-ng-4.12.02026-06-164.12.0
- syslog-ng-4.11.02026-02-244.11.0
- syslog-ng-4.10.22025-10-144.10.2
- syslog-ng-4.10.12025-09-304.10.1
- syslog-ng-4.10.02025-09-224.10.0
rsyslog
✓ signed The latest release, v8.2608.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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syslog-ng
✓ signed The latest release, syslog-ng-4.12.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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