Cloudlog by magicbug
Cloudlog is a web-based amateur radio logging application built with PHP and MySQL. It supports a wide range of station logging activities, from HF to microwave, and integrates with companion tools for CAT control and automation.
About Cloudlog
From the project's README at github.com/magicbug/cloudlog. Lightly cleaned for readability; for the full source see the upstream repo.
[](https://github.com/magicbug/Cloudlog/actions/workflows/cypress-tests.yml) > Important: Only accepting PRs on the "dev" branch.
Cloudlog is a self-hosted PHP application that allows you to log your amateur radio contacts anywhere. All you need is a web browser and active internet connection.
While Cloudlog as started by Peter Goodhall, MM9SQL, although since has received a lot of community code contributions. If you would like to contribute to Cloudlog please see the Contributing section below.
Website: http://www.cloudlog.co.uk Requirements Linux based Operating System Apache (Nginx should work) PHP Version 7.4 (PHP 8.2 works) MySQL (MySQL 5.7 or higher)
Health score breakdown
6-dimension composite. See methodology for formula and weights.
Adoption signals
Real-world usage data, pulled from each registry. The bigger the numbers, the more battle-tested the project.
| Signal | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 556 | github.com/magicbug/cloudlog |
| GitHub forks | 203 | github.com/magicbug/cloudlog |
Release & maintenance
Is this project actively maintained, or about to die? Check the recency of last commit and last release.
| Project age | 15.0 years | since Apr 2011 |
| Last commit | 3 days ago | May 3, 2026 |
| Releases shipped | 69 | last: 9 days ago |
| Security policy | SECURITY.md | declared by maintainers |
| Funding links | 3 | declared by maintainers |
Self-hosting cost across providers
Detected requirements: 4GB RAM, 40GB disk minimum. Cheapest plan per provider that meets the requirement.
| Provider | Plan | Specs | Monthly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hetzner | CAX11 | 2c · 4GB · 40GB | $4.13 USD | Deploy → |
| vultr | VC2 | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5 USD | Deploy → |
| linode | Nanode 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5.12 USD | Deploy → |
| digitalocean | Basic Regular 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $6 USD | Deploy → |
Security advisories
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Ready to self-host Cloudlog?
Spin up a hetzner CAX11 (4GB RAM, 40GB disk) for $4.13/mo and follow the project's official install docs.
Data last refreshed May 7, 2026.
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