| Feature | LogStruct | Rails Semantic Logger | Lograge | Logstasher | Logcraft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Features | |||||
| Structured JSON logging | |||||
| Type-safe log structures (Sorbet) | |||||
| Zero configuration | |||||
| Request log formatting | |||||
| Multiple output destinations | |||||
| Colorized console output | |||||
| Security & Privacy | |||||
| Advanced parameter filtering | |||||
| Email/SSN scrubbing in strings | |||||
| Security event logging | |||||
| CSRF/IP spoofing detection logs | |||||
| Integrations | |||||
| Sidekiq integration | |||||
| ActionMailer integration | |||||
| ActiveStorage integration | |||||
| CarrierWave/Shrine support | |||||
| Error reporter integration | |||||
| Developer Experience | |||||
| Tagged logging support | |||||
| Performance metrics | |||||
| Custom log classes | |||||
| Terraform export | |||||
Rails Semantic Logger
Rails Semantic Logger bridges Semantic Logger with Rails, providing automatic integration with Rails components. It replaces various Rails loggers and adds request logging similar to Lograge. While it offers good Rails integration, it lacks the type safety, advanced filtering, and security features that LogStruct provides. The configuration can also be complex for teams wanting specific behaviors.
Lograge
Lograge is the original Rails request log tamer. It transforms Rails' verbose, multi-line request logs into single-line structured logs. It's lightweight, focused, and does one thing exceptionally well: cleaning up request logs. LogStruct actually uses Lograge under the hood for request log processing, then enhances it with type safety and advanced filtering.
Logstasher
Logstasher is designed specifically for Logstash integration, formatting logs in Logstash's expected JSON format. It includes basic request logging and some ActiveSupport notifications. While it works well for ELK stack users, it lacks the comprehensive filtering, type safety, and broad integration support that LogStruct offers.
Logcraft
Logcraft is a newer gem that provides structured logging with good defaults for Rails applications. It focuses on simplicity and includes request logging and basic integrations. However, it lacks the advanced security features, type safety, and comprehensive third-party integrations that LogStruct provides.
Why Choose LogStruct?
LogStruct combines the best features of all these gems while adding unique capabilities:
- Type Safety: The only logging gem with full Sorbet type checking support
- Security First: Advanced filtering and scrubbing that goes beyond basic parameter filtering
- True Zero Configuration: Works perfectly out of the box with sensible, production-ready defaults
- Comprehensive Integrations: Supports more third-party gems than any other solution
- DevOps Friendly: Terraform export for infrastructure-as-code metrics and alarms
If you're starting a new Rails application or looking to upgrade your logging infrastructure, LogStruct provides the most complete, secure, and developer-friendly solution available.