bunyan vs log4js

NPM Package Comparison - Which one should you use?

bunyan

🏆Most PopularðŸŠķLightweight

a JSON logging library for node.js services

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npm install bunyan

log4js

ðŸ“ĶSmallest📘TypeScript

Port of Log4js to work with node.

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npm install log4js

When to Choose Each

👉Choose bunyan if:

  • ✓You want the most battle-tested solution with a larger community
  • ✓You prefer fewer dependencies to reduce supply chain risk

👉Choose log4js if:

  • ✓You need actively maintained software with recent updates
  • ✓You're working with TypeScript and need first-class type support

Comparison

Metricbunyanlog4js
Weekly Downloads2.7M0
GitHub StarsN/AN/A
Bundle Size201.3 KB159.7 KB
Dependencies45
Last Updated5 years ago2 years ago
TypeScriptNoYes
LicenseMITApache-2.0
Version1.8.156.9.1

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