log4net Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to log4net for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows alternative is NLog, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked five alternatives to log4net and three of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to log4net are ELMAH and NLogEx.

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  1. NLog icon
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    NLog is a free logging platform for .NET with rich log routing and management capabilities. It makes it easy to produce and manage high-quality logs for your application regardless of its size or complexity.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • .NET Framework
     
  2. ELMAH icon
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    Comprehensive error logging for ASP.NET with real-time capture, pluggable modules, dynamic integration without code changes, web-based log access, detailed error data, filtering, email alerts, support for multiple storage back-ends, and customizable notification options.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • .NET Framework
     
  3. NLogEx icon
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    A lightweight logging framework for .NET 4.0+.

    PM> Install-Package NLogEx

    Features: A simple application logging interface that is decoupled from log implementation, allowing logging policy to change through configuration without modifying application source code A generic p.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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