Go Package Radar
Go package comparison

Zap vs log

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

Zap log Go Logging Libraries

Quick Decision

Zap currently leads this comparison by the weighted health model.

97

Zap

Package zap provides fast, structured, leveled logging.

97
Maintenance 95
Adoption 100
Security 92
Maturity 100
Developer DX 97
Confidence 100

log

Package log implements a simple structured logging API designed with few assumptions.

58
Maintenance 15
Adoption 69
Security 92
Maturity 62
Developer DX 83
Confidence 80

Metric Table

side by side
Metric Zap log Lead
Health 97 58 Zap
Maintenance 95 15 Zap
Adoption 100 69 Zap
Security 92 92 Tie
Maturity 100 62 Zap
Imported by119.7K4.7KZap
Stars24.5K0Zap
Last activity1 months ago5 years agoReview dates
Known vuln records00Tie

Choose Zap 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.