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Logrus vs log

Compare two Go packages using the same scoring model: maintenance, adoption, security, maturity, developer experience, and data confidence.

Logrus log Go Logging Libraries

Quick Decision

Logrus currently leads this comparison by the weighted health model.

96

Logrus

Package logrus is a structured logger for Go, completely API compatible with the standard library logger.

96
Maintenance 95
Adoption 100
Security 92
Maturity 100
Developer DX 91
Confidence 100

log

A minimal, colorful Go logging library 🪵

90
Maintenance 88
Adoption 100
Security 92
Maturity 88
Developer DX 69
Confidence 95

Metric Table

side by side
Metric Logrus log Lead
Health 96 90 Logrus
Maintenance 95 88 Logrus
Adoption 100 100 Tie
Security 92 92 Tie
Maturity 100 88 Logrus
Imported by240.0K3.2KLogrus
Stars25.7K3.3KLogrus
Last activity21 days ago1 months agoReview dates
Known vuln records00Tie

Choose Logrus 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 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.