Apache Log4j Alternatives

Apache Log4j is described as 'Apache log4j is a Java-based logging utility. It was originally written by Ceki Gülcü and is now a project of the Apache Software Foundation. log4j is one of several Java logging frameworks' and is an app. There are three alternatives to Apache Log4j for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Chrome OS and BSD apps. The best Apache Log4j alternative is tinylog, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Apache Log4j are LOGBack and Java Logger.

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  1. tinylog icon
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    tinylog is a lightweight logging framework with static logger class for Java and can be configured by a fluent API as well as by properties files. Log entries can be written to the console, in files or databases.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
     
    • tinylog is the most popular Windows, Mac, Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to Apache Log4j.

    • tinylog is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Apache Log4j.

    • tinylog is Free and Open SourceApache Log4j is Free and Proprietary
  2. LOGBack icon
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    Logback is intended as a successor to the popular log4j project, picking up where log4j leaves off.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Java
     
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    A simple and powerful logging framework to use as an alternative to Apache Log4j, and javaUtilLogging.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
     
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