Comparing Prisma ORM

Find out how Prisma ORM compares to ORMs and ODMs in the Node.js and TypeScript ecosystem.

For a comprehensive overview of the most popular database libraries, read this article: Top Node.js ORMs, Query Builders & Database Libraries in 2022.

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TypeORM

This page compares Prisma ORM and TypeORM. If you want to learn how to migrate from TypeORM to Prisma ORM, check out this guide.

Sequelize

This page compares the Prisma ORM and Sequelize APIs.

Mongoose

This page compares the Prisma ORM and Mongoose APIs. If you want to learn how to migrate from Mongoose to Prisma, check out this guide.

Drizzle

Prisma and Drizzle take different approaches to working with databases. While Drizzle appeals to developers who prefer writing queries close to SQL, Prisma is designed to support teams building and maintaining production applications—where clarity, collaboration, and long-term maintainability matter.