Escape the log4j
Fresh Start
Your application deserves logs that don't come with a side of remote code execution. Discover battle-tested, secure, and actually enjoyable logging alternatives.
* Fun not legally binding. See vuln4j.com for the less fun details.
Pick Your New Best Friend
Each one of these loggers has been vetted for not having embarrassing security incidents. Yet.
Logback
The reliable successor
Created by the original log4j author. It's like log4j, but with therapy and better life choices.
SLF4J
The abstraction layer
Simple Logging Facade for Java. Pick your backend, keep your sanity. It's the dating app for loggers.
tinylog
Lightweight champion
Just 180KB and zero dependencies. It's the minimalist's dream logger that Marie Kondo would approve.
Log4j 2
The redemption arc
Yes, really. Apache learned their lesson. Now with security-first design and proper message formatting.
The Showdown
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| Feature | Logback | SLF4J | tinylog | Log4j 2 | JBoss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Async Logging | |||||
| Zero Dependencies | |||||
| Kotlin Support | |||||
| MDC Support | |||||
| Fluent API | |||||
| Hot Reload Config | |||||
| Lambda Support | |||||
| JSON Logging |