Go package comparison
log vs eris
Compare two Go packages using the same scoring model: maintenance, adoption, security, maturity, developer experience, and data confidence.
Quick Decision
log currently leads this comparison by the weighted health model.
log
Package log implements a simple structured logging API designed with few assumptions.
eris
Package eris provides a better way to handle, trace, and log errors in Go.
Metric Table
side by side| Metric | log | eris | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 58 | 54 | log |
| Maintenance | 15 | 15 | Tie |
| Adoption | 69 | 60 | log |
| Security | 92 | 92 | Tie |
| Maturity | 62 | 55 | log |
| Imported by | 4.7K | 1.2K | log |
| Stars | 0 | 0 | Tie |
| Last activity | 5 years ago | 4 years ago | Review dates |
| Known vuln records | 0 | 0 | Tie |
Choose log if
You prefer its current score profile and the package fits your framework or API style.
Its maintenance, adoption, and security signals match your project risk tolerance.
Choose eris if
You prefer its current score profile and the package fits your framework or API style.
Its maintenance, adoption, and security signals match your project risk tolerance.