Bunyan vs Log4js

Developers should use Bunyan when building Node meets developers should use log4js when building node. Here's our take.

Bunyan

Nice Pick

Developers should use Bunyan when building Node

Pros

• js applications that require structured, machine-readable logging for debugging, monitoring, or analysis in production environments
• Related to: node-js, javascript

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Log4js

Developers should use Log4js when building Node

Pros

• js applications that require structured and scalable logging for debugging, monitoring, and auditing purposes
• Related to: node-js, javascript

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Bunyan if: You want js applications that require structured, machine-readable logging for debugging, monitoring, or analysis in production environments and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Log4js if: You prioritize js applications that require structured and scalable logging for debugging, monitoring, and auditing purposes over what Bunyan offers.

The Bottom Line

Bunyan wins

Developers should use Bunyan when building Node